Respite Care in Park Rapids, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Park Rapids, MN: the local picture

1,210

residents 65 or older (28% of Park Rapids)

51%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hubbard County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Park Rapids ZIP codes

Most older adults in Park Rapids live with someone: 51% 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 469 Park Rapids residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (30% in Hubbard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Park Rapids compared with Hubbard County and Minnesota

Census figure	Park Rapids	Hubbard County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	27%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	3.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	11%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.5%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,528	$54,527	—

Older residents in towns around Park Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wadena, MN	33 mi	803	46%
Perham, MN	33 mi	872	47%
Detroit Lakes, MN	38 mi	2,539	36%
Bemidji, MN	40 mi	2,661	44%
Breezy Point, MN	46 mi	656	21%
Crosslake, MN	48 mi	1,012	27%

Hospices serving Park Rapids

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Joseph's Hospice	Park Rapids, MN	1.7 mi	(218) 732-4552
Sanford Bemidji Hospice	Bemidji, MN	47 mi	(218) 333-5665
Vivie Hospice	Alexandria, MN	73 mi	(320) 759-1275
St Croix Hospice	Grand Rapids, MN	76 mi	(218) 212-7915
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	85 mi	(701) 356-1500

Nursing homes near Park Rapids (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Living Center	Park Rapids, MN	0.4 mi	3 of 5	48	(218) 237-8312
Green Pine Acres Nursing Home	Menahga, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	65	(218) 564-4101

Straight-line miles from the center of Park Rapids. 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 Park Rapids

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 65% of the $2,461 monthly median income of Park Rapids 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 Park Rapids: common questions

Which hospices serve Park Rapids?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Park Rapids ZIP codes, including St. Joseph's Hospice, Sanford Bemidji Hospice, Vivie Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Park Rapids?

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 65% of the $2,461 monthly median income of Park Rapids 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 Park Rapids. 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 Park Rapids, MN