Respite Care in Norwood Young America, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Norwood Young America, MN: the local picture

685

residents 65 or older (18% of Norwood Young America)

66%

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

40%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norwood Young America ZIP codes

Most older adults in Norwood Young America live with someone: 66% 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 Norwood Young America residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (27% in Carver County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Norwood Young America compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Norwood Young America	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,065	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Norwood Young America

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waconia, MN	7.9 mi	2,005	34%
Mayer, MN	8.1 mi	182	12%
Glencoe, MN	11 mi	1,158	34%
Belle Plaine, MN	13 mi	953	37%
Watertown, MN	13 mi	541	44%
Carver, MN	14 mi	652	15%

Hospices serving Norwood Young America

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	8.7 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	27 mi	(952) 746-9649
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	33 mi	(763) 205-3600
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	33 mi	(612) 238-0034
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	34 mi	(651) 635-9173

Nursing homes near Norwood Young America (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Auburn Home In Waconia	Waconia, MN	7.6 mi	2 of 5	37	(952) 442-2546
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	8.0 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111
Glenfields Living With Care	Glencoe, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	108	(320) 864-7790
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine	Belle Plaine, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(952) 873-2131

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwood Young America. 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 Norwood Young America

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 $2,672 monthly median income of Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America: common questions

Which hospices serve Norwood Young America?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Norwood Young America ZIP codes, including Ridgeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Norwood Young America?

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 $2,672 monthly median income of Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America. 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 Norwood Young America, MN