Respite Care in New Ulm, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Ulm, MN: the local picture

2,869

residents 65 or older (20% of New Ulm)

62%

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

28%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Ulm ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Ulm live with someone: 62% 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 766 New Ulm residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (27% in Brown County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving New Ulm ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Ulm compared with Brown County and Minnesota

Census figure	New Ulm	Brown County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,647	$50,504	—

Older residents in towns around New Ulm

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sleepy Eye, MN	13 mi	748	26%
Lake Crystal, MN	19 mi	501	24%
North Mankato, MN	23 mi	2,411	23%
St. James, MN	24 mi	712	25%
St. Peter, MN	25 mi	2,032	37%
Mankato, MN	26 mi	5,772	29%

Hospices serving New Ulm

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stch South Central MN Opco LLC	Mankato, MN	26 mi	(507) 735-6221
Prairie Grace Hospice, LLC	Mankato, MN	26 mi	(507) 821-0430
Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice	Olivia, MN	40 mi	(320) 523-1261
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	71 mi	(507) 416-4247
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	73 mi	(763) 205-3600

Nursing homes near New Ulm (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Hills Living Center	New Ulm, MN	0.5 mi	4 of 5	94	(507) 233-0800
Divine Providence Community Home	Sleepy Eye, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 794-3011
Sleepy Eye Rehabilitati Center	Sleepy Eye, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	61	(507) 794-7995
Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia	Madelia, MN	19 mi	4 of 5	40	(507) 642-3271

Straight-line miles from the center of New Ulm. 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 New Ulm

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 $4,054 monthly median income of New Ulm 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 New Ulm: common questions

Which hospices serve New Ulm?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for New Ulm ZIP codes, including Stch South Central MN Opco LLC, Prairie Grace Hospice, LLC, Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in New Ulm?

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 $4,054 monthly median income of New Ulm 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 New Ulm. 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 New Ulm, MN