Respite Care in Lonsdale, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lonsdale, MN: the local picture

487

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Lonsdale)

79%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Rice County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lonsdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lonsdale live with someone: 79% 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 231 Lonsdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (29% in Rice County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Lonsdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lonsdale compared with Rice County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lonsdale	Rice County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.1%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	5.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,375	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Lonsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elko New Market, MN	7.6 mi	227	8.8%
Montgomery, MN	8.0 mi	557	16%
New Prague, MN	8.8 mi	1,479	26%
Northfield, MN	13 mi	3,353	27%
Credit River, MN	14 mi	773	13%
Faribault, MN	14 mi	4,113	37%

Hospices serving Lonsdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	16 mi	(952) 898-1022
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	33 mi	(651) 635-9173
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	33 mi	(952) 856-2212
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	36 mi	(507) 609-8800
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	36 mi	(763) 277-8777

Nursing homes near Lonsdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514
Three Links Care Center	Northfield, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	92	(507) 664-8800
The Emeralds At Fairbault LLC	Faribault, MN	15 mi	1 of 5	109	(507) 332-5100
Central Health Care Center	Le Center, MN	16 mi	3 of 5	40	(507) 357-2275

Straight-line miles from the center of Lonsdale. 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 Lonsdale

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 $3,698 monthly median income of Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Lonsdale?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Lonsdale ZIP codes, including Minnesota Hospice LLC, Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care, Brighton Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lonsdale?

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 $3,698 monthly median income of Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale. 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 Lonsdale, MN