Respite Care in Montevideo, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montevideo, MN: the local picture

1,192

residents 65 or older (22% of Montevideo)

67%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Chippewa County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montevideo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montevideo live with someone: 67% 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 432 Montevideo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (33% in Chippewa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Montevideo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montevideo compared with Chippewa County and Minnesota

Census figure	Montevideo	Chippewa County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	7.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,982	$56,000	—

Older residents in towns around Montevideo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	609	25%
Benson, MN	26 mi	774	51%
Willmar, MN	34 mi	4,021	35%
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	43%
Redwood Falls, MN	41 mi	1,237	36%
Morris, MN	45 mi	804	25%

Hospices serving Montevideo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	35 mi	(507) 537-7070
Centracare Hospice	Willmar, MN	35 mi	(320) 231-4470

Nursing homes near Montevideo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luther Haven	Montevideo, MN	0.2 mi	1 of 5	55	(320) 269-6517
Clarkfield Care Center	Clarkfield, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	30	(320) 669-7561
Parkview Home	Belview, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	30	(507) 938-4151
Avera Granite Falls Care Center	Granite Falls, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	48	(320) 564-3111

Straight-line miles from the center of Montevideo. 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 Montevideo

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 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo 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 Montevideo: common questions

Which hospices serve Montevideo?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Montevideo ZIP codes, including Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota, Centracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Montevideo?

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 38% of the $4,249 monthly median income of Montevideo 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 Montevideo. 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 Montevideo

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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 Montevideo, MN