Respite Care in Morris, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Morris, MN: the local picture

804

residents 65 or older (16% of Morris)

61%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Stevens County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morris ZIP codes

Most older adults in Morris live with someone: 61% 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 186 Morris residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (26% in Stevens County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Morris compared with Stevens County and Minnesota

Census figure	Morris	Stevens County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.1%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,571	$61,250	—

Older residents in towns around Morris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Benson, MN	24 mi	774	51%
Glenwood, MN	26 mi	706	38%
Alexandria, MN	32 mi	3,590	31%
Milbank, SD	43 mi	1,035	42%
Montevideo, MN	45 mi	1,192	40%
Sauk Centre, MN	47 mi	1,171	41%

Hospices serving Morris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Glacial Ridge Hospice	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	(320) 634-2221
Vivie Hospice	Alexandria, MN	33 mi	(320) 759-1275
Moments Hospice Of Alexandria LLC	Alexandria, MN	33 mi	(877) 666-3687
Centracare Hospice	Willmar, MN	52 mi	(320) 231-4470
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	83 mi	(320) 372-4300

Nursing homes near Morris (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Wind Village	Morris, MN	1.1 mi	5 of 5	44	(320) 589-7900
Minnewaska Community Health Services	Starbuck, MN	18 mi	2 of 5	39	(320) 239-2217
Barrett Care Center Inc	Barrett, MN	22 mi	5 of 5	40	(320) 528-2527

Straight-line miles from the center of Morris. 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 Morris

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 39% of the $4,131 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris: common questions

Which hospices serve Morris?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Morris ZIP codes, including Glacial Ridge Hospice, Vivie Hospice, Moments Hospice Of Alexandria LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Morris?

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 39% of the $4,131 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris. 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 Morris

More senior care near Morris

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Morris

More for Morris families

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 Morris, MN