Respite Care in Pipestone, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pipestone, MN: the local picture

812

residents 65 or older (20% of Pipestone)

56%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Pipestone County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pipestone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pipestone live with someone: 56% 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 308 Pipestone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (33% in Pipestone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pipestone compared with Pipestone County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pipestone	Pipestone County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,438	$49,601	—

Older residents in towns around Pipestone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dell Rapids, SD	23 mi	703	27%
Luverne, MN	24 mi	1,145	24%
Brandon, SD	31 mi	1,627	32%
Brookings, SD	32 mi	2,888	33%
Sioux Falls, SD	38 mi	28,329	29%
Madison, SD	40 mi	1,384	48%

Hospices serving Pipestone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera@Home Pipestone	Pipestone, MN	2.3 mi	(507) 825-6024
Hospice Of Murray County Inc	Slayton, MN	28 mi	(507) 836-8114
Avera @ Home	Sioux Falls, SD	37 mi	(605) 322-7705
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	37 mi	(605) 312-5500
Prairie Home Hospice	Marshall, MN	41 mi	(507) 337-0080

Nursing homes near Pipestone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone	Pipestone, MN	1.8 mi	3 of 5	82	(507) 825-5428
Edgebrook Care Center	Edgerton, MN	12 mi	1 of 5	54	(507) 442-7121
Riverview Healthcare Center	Flandreau, SD	14 mi	1 of 5	63	(605) 997-2481
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Care Center	Flandreau, SD	15 mi	3 of 5	42	(605) 573-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Pipestone. 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 Pipestone

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 40% of the $4,037 monthly median income of Pipestone 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 Pipestone: common questions

Which hospices serve Pipestone?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Pipestone ZIP codes, including Avera@Home Pipestone, Hospice Of Murray County Inc, Avera @ Home.

How much does respite care cost in Pipestone?

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 40% of the $4,037 monthly median income of Pipestone 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 Pipestone. 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 Pipestone, MN