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

Local figures

Respite Care in Le Sueur, MN: the local picture

788

residents 65 or older (19% of Le Sueur)

75%

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

25%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Le Sueur ZIP codes

Most older adults in Le Sueur live with someone: 75% 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 176 Le Sueur residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (25% in Le Sueur County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Le Sueur ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Le Sueur compared with Le Sueur County and Minnesota

Census figure	Le Sueur	Le Sueur County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	6.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	3.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,417	$61,471	—

Older residents in towns around Le Sueur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Le Center, MN	10 mi	347	35%
St. Peter, MN	10 mi	2,032	37%
Belle Plaine, MN	12 mi	953	37%
Montgomery, MN	16 mi	557	16%
New Prague, MN	17 mi	1,479	26%
Jordan, MN	19 mi	477	27%

Hospices serving Le Sueur

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stch South Central MN Opco LLC	Mankato, MN	22 mi	(507) 735-6221
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	22 mi	(507) 609-8800
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	27 mi	(952) 442-6030
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	43 mi	(952) 856-2212
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	44 mi	(763) 277-8777

Nursing homes near Le Sueur (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cura Of Le Sueur	Le Sueur, MN	1.3 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 665-3375
Benedictine Living Community Of St. Peter	St Peter, MN	9.0 mi	4 of 5	79	(507) 934-2203
Central Health Care Center	Le Center, MN	10 mi	3 of 5	40	(507) 357-2275
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine	Belle Plaine, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(952) 873-2131

Straight-line miles from the center of Le Sueur. 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 Sueur

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 27% of the $5,868 monthly median income of Le Sueur 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 Sueur: common questions

Which hospices serve Le Sueur?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Le Sueur ZIP codes, including Stch South Central MN Opco LLC, Moments Hospice, Ridgeview Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Le Sueur?

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 27% of the $5,868 monthly median income of Le Sueur 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 Sueur. 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.

More near Le Sueur

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; 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 Sueur, MN