Respite Care in Red Wing, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Red Wing, MN: the local picture

3,493

residents 65 or older (21% of Red Wing)

63%

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

30%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Red Wing ZIP codes

Most older adults in Red Wing live with someone: 63% 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 960 Red Wing residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (27% in Goodhue County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Red Wing ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Red Wing compared with Goodhue County and Minnesota

Census figure	Red Wing	Goodhue County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,856	$60,009	—

Older residents in towns around Red Wing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ellsworth, WI	12 mi	354	55%
Cannon Falls, MN	15 mi	922	43%
Prescott, WI	15 mi	884	14%
Hastings, MN	16 mi	4,383	27%
Lake City, MN	19 mi	1,482	29%
River Falls, WI	19 mi	1,941	31%

Hospices serving Red Wing

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	33 mi	(651) 735-3656
Crown Capital Strategies, LLC	Rochester, MN	37 mi	(507) 200-1111
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	39 mi	(507) 284-4002
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	40 mi	(507) 888-9700
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	44 mi	(952) 856-2212

Nursing homes near Red Wing (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Crispin Living Community	Red Wing, MN	5.2 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 388-1234
Ellsworth Health Services	Ellsworth, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 273-5821
Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community	Prescott, WI	15 mi	3 of 5	65	(715) 262-5661
Augustana Care Hastings Health And Rehabilitation	Hastings, MN	16 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 437-6176

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Wing. 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 Red Wing

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 34% of the $4,738 monthly median income of Red Wing 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 Red Wing: common questions

Which hospices serve Red Wing?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Red Wing ZIP codes, including St Croix Hospice, Crown Capital Strategies, LLC, Mayo Clinic Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Red Wing?

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 34% of the $4,738 monthly median income of Red Wing 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 Red Wing. 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 Red Wing, MN