Respite Care in Little Falls, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Little Falls, MN: the local picture

2,345

residents 65 or older (26% of Little Falls)

57%

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

39%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Little Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in Little Falls live with someone: 57% 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 853 Little Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (31% in Morrison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Little Falls compared with Morrison County and Minnesota

Census figure	Little Falls	Morrison County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	4.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,794	$41,147	—

Older residents in towns around Little Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Long Prairie, MN	24 mi	887	35%
Baxter, MN	25 mi	2,095	26%
Sartell, MN	26 mi	2,993	39%
Albany, MN	27 mi	519	44%
Brainerd, MN	27 mi	2,562	45%
Sauk Rapids, MN	29 mi	1,713	46%

Hospices serving Little Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Little Falls, MN	0.3 mi	(320) 631-5575
Horizon Health Hospice	Pierz, MN	13 mi	(320) 468-2788
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	(320) 259-9375
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	32 mi	(320) 372-4300
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	32 mi	(320) 201-5930

Nursing homes near Little Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Falls Care Center	Little Falls, MN	1.0 mi	1 of 5	64	(320) 632-2061
St Ottos Care Center	Little Falls, MN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	86	(320) 632-9281
Pierz Villa Inc	Pierz, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	45	(320) 468-6405
Cura Of Long Prairie	Long Prairie, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	60	(320) 339-2366

Straight-line miles from the center of Little Falls. 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 Little Falls

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 67% of the $2,400 monthly median income of Little Falls 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 Little Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve Little Falls?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Little Falls ZIP codes, including Chi Health At Home, Horizon Health Hospice, Centracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Little Falls?

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 67% of the $2,400 monthly median income of Little Falls 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 Little Falls. 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 Little Falls, MN