Respite Care in Le Center, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Le Center, MN: the local picture

347

residents 65 or older (14% of Le Center)

60%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Le Sueur County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Le Center ZIP codes

Most older adults in Le Center live with someone: 60% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 112 Le Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (25% in Le Sueur County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Le Center ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Le Center compared with Le Sueur County and Minnesota

Census figure	Le Center	Le Sueur County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	6.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,614	$61,471	—

Older residents in towns around Le Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Montgomery, MN	8.5 mi	557	16%
Le Sueur, MN	10 mi	788	25%
St. Peter, MN	12 mi	2,032	37%
New Prague, MN	13 mi	1,479	26%
Belle Plaine, MN	16 mi	953	37%
Lonsdale, MN	16 mi	487	51%

Hospices serving Le Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stch South Central MN Opco LLC	Mankato, MN	21 mi	(507) 735-6221
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	21 mi	(507) 609-8800
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	32 mi	(952) 442-6030
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	44 mi	(952) 856-2212
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	45 mi	(651) 635-9173

Nursing homes near Le Center (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Central Health Care Center	Le Center, MN	0.7 mi	3 of 5	40	(507) 357-2275
Cura Of Le Sueur	Le Sueur, MN	10 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 665-3375
Benedictine Living Community Of St. Peter	St Peter, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	79	(507) 934-2203
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	14 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514

Straight-line miles from the center of Le Center. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Le Center

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Le Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Le Center: common questions

Which hospices serve Le Center?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Le Center ZIP codes, including Stch South Central MN Opco LLC, Moments Hospice, Ridgeview Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Le Center?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Le Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Le Center. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Minnesota.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Le Center, MN