Respite Care in Medina, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Medina, MN: the local picture

793

residents 65 or older (11% of Medina)

79%

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

13%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hennepin County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Medina ZIP codes

Most older adults in Medina 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 98 Medina residents aged 65 or older report a disability (13%) (27% in Hennepin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Medina ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Medina compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Medina	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	9.3%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,703	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Medina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Corcoran, MN	5.0 mi	1,752	25%
Orono, MN	5.1 mi	1,441	20%
Wayzata, MN	5.3 mi	1,551	34%
Plymouth, MN	5.6 mi	13,533	23%
Greenfield, MN	7.0 mi	420	16%
Independence, MN	7.1 mi	738	27%

Hospices serving Medina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	8.8 mi	(952) 746-9649
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	9.3 mi	(763) 277-8777
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	11 mi	(952) 993-6087
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	12 mi	(763) 581-9340
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	12 mi	(763) 205-3600

Nursing homes near Medina (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folkestone	Wayzata, MN	5.6 mi	5 of 5	30	(952) 249-2400
The Birches At Trillium Woods	Plymouth, MN	5.6 mi	5 of 5	44	(763) 519-1350
Haven Homes Of Maple Plain	Maple Plain, MN	6.0 mi	5 of 5	64	(763) 292-2300
Allina Health Restorative Suites	Plymouth, MN	6.4 mi	5 of 5	50	(763) 577-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Medina. 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 Medina

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 25% of the $6,309 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina: common questions

Which hospices serve Medina?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Medina ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice, Superior Hospice Inc., Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.

How much does respite care cost in Medina?

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 25% of the $6,309 monthly median income of Medina 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 Medina. 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 Medina

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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 Medina, MN