Respite Care in Lindstrom, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lindstrom, MN: the local picture

673

residents 65 or older (14% of Lindstrom)

70%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Chisago County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lindstrom ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lindstrom live with someone: 70% 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 219 Lindstrom residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in Chisago County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Lindstrom ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lindstrom compared with Chisago County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lindstrom	Chisago County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	5.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,688	$60,492	—

Older residents in towns around Lindstrom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chisago City, MN	3.7 mi	1,623	32%
Stacy, MN	6.7 mi	740	33%
Wyoming, MN	6.8 mi	1,169	20%
Osceola, WI	8.5 mi	593	27%
Scandia, MN	9.3 mi	1,102	22%
North Branch, MN	10 mi	1,980	29%

Hospices serving Lindstrom

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	23 mi	(763) 219-4939
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	26 mi	(651) 714-0200
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	28 mi	(651) 735-3656
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	33 mi	(651) 344-1040
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	34 mi	(651) 789-5031

Nursing homes near Lindstrom (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	2.8 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575
Meadows On Fairview	Wyoming, MN	8.8 mi	4 of 5	14	(651) 466-1300
Christian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc	Osceola, WI	9.0 mi	2 of 5	40	(715) 294-1100
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	9.7 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Lindstrom. 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 Lindstrom

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 43% of the $3,724 monthly median income of Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom: common questions

Which hospices serve Lindstrom?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Lindstrom ZIP codes, including Olive Grove Hospice LLC, Ecumen Hospice, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lindstrom?

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 43% of the $3,724 monthly median income of Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom. 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; 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 Lindstrom, MN