Respite Care in Lincoln, ND: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lincoln, ND: the local picture

315

residents 65 or older (7.2% of Lincoln)

46%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Burleigh County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lincoln ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lincoln live with someone: 46% 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 76 Lincoln residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (31% in Burleigh County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Lincoln ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lincoln compared with Burleigh County and North Dakota

Census figure	Lincoln	Burleigh County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	32%	33%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,089	$61,483	—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bismarck, ND	4.7 mi	14,738	33%
Mandan, ND	9.9 mi	4,015	24%
Beulah, ND	61 mi	609	27%

Hospices serving Lincoln

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Bismarck, ND	4.9 mi	(701) 530-4500
Sanford Home Care - Hospice	Mandan, ND	11 mi	(701) 323-8400
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot	Minot, ND	105 mi	(701) 240-9834
Ethos Hospice	Fargo, ND	183 mi	(701) 356-3803
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	183 mi	(701) 356-1500

Nursing homes near Lincoln (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Vincent's - A Prospera Community	Bismarck, ND	4.1 mi	2 of 5	97	(701) 323-1999
Baptist Health & Rehab	Bismarck, ND	5.7 mi	4 of 5	140	(701) 223-3040
Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co	Bismarck, ND	7.1 mi	5 of 5	48	(701) 255-1084
St Gabriel's Community	Bismarck, ND	7.1 mi	5 of 5	72	(701) 751-4224

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Lincoln households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Lincoln: common questions

Which hospices serve Lincoln?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Lincoln ZIP codes, including Chi Health At Home, Sanford Home Care - Hospice, Caringedge Hospice Of Minot.

How much does respite care cost in Lincoln?

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,257 monthly median income of Lincoln households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Lincoln. 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 North Dakota.

More near Lincoln

More senior care near Lincoln

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lincoln

More for Lincoln families

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 Lincoln, ND