Respite Care in Milaca, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Milaca, MN: the local picture

686

residents 65 or older (23% of Milaca)

50%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Mille Lacs County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milaca ZIP codes

Most older adults in Milaca live with someone: 50% 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 259 Milaca residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (35% in Mille Lacs County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Milaca compared with Mille Lacs County and Minnesota

Census figure	Milaca	Mille Lacs County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	18%	5.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,953	$48,972	—

Older residents in towns around Milaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Princeton, MN	13 mi	1,286	33%
Foley, MN	14 mi	392	47%
Mora, MN	19 mi	1,046	62%
Zimmerman, MN	22 mi	424	16%
Cambridge, MN	25 mi	2,004	34%
Sauk Rapids, MN	27 mi	1,713	46%

Hospices serving Milaca

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	30 mi	(320) 372-4300
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	30 mi	(320) 201-5930
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	31 mi	(763) 241-0654
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	(320) 259-9375
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	54 mi	(763) 205-3600

Nursing homes near Milaca (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center	Milaca, MN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	70	(320) 983-2185
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center	Princeton, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	86	(763) 389-0410
The Gardens At Foley LLC	Foley, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	78	(320) 968-6201
St Clare Living Community Of Mora	Mora, MN	19 mi	3 of 5	65	(320) 679-1411

Straight-line miles from the center of Milaca. 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 Milaca

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 60% of the $2,663 monthly median income of Milaca 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 Milaca: common questions

Which hospices serve Milaca?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Milaca ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Triniti Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Milaca?

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 60% of the $2,663 monthly median income of Milaca 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 Milaca. 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 Milaca, MN