Respite Care in Nowthen, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nowthen, MN: the local picture

576

residents 65 or older (13% of Nowthen)

91%

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

22%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nowthen ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nowthen live with someone: 91% 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 128 Nowthen residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (27% in Anoka County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Nowthen ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nowthen compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Nowthen	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.7%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.2%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,278	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Nowthen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Francis, MN	4.4 mi	922	31%
Elk River, MN	5.7 mi	3,663	36%
Ramsey, MN	5.7 mi	4,708	23%
Oak Grove, MN	5.9 mi	1,425	19%
Andover, MN	8.3 mi	5,090	30%
Anoka, MN	9.3 mi	3,388	32%

Hospices serving Nowthen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Wings Hospice LLC	Saint Paul, MN	4.5 mi	(763) 269-9906
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	6.7 mi	(763) 241-0654
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC	Brooklyn Park, MN	16 mi	(612) 398-6993
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	16 mi	(763) 516-1027
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	24 mi	(763) 581-9340

Nursing homes near Nowthen (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Guardian Angels Care Center	Elk River, MN	6.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(763) 635-5475
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	9.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400
The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC	Anoka, MN	10 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 421-5660
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	15 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320

Straight-line miles from the center of Nowthen. 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 Nowthen

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 21% of the $7,523 monthly median income of Nowthen 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 Nowthen: common questions

Which hospices serve Nowthen?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Nowthen ZIP codes, including Emerald Wings Hospice LLC, Triniti Hospice, Serenity Hospice Homes LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Nowthen?

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 21% of the $7,523 monthly median income of Nowthen 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 Nowthen. 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 Nowthen

More senior care near Nowthen

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Nowthen

More for Nowthen 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 Nowthen, MN