Respite Care in Redwood Falls, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Redwood Falls, MN: the local picture

1,237

residents 65 or older (24% of Redwood Falls)

68%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Redwood County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Redwood Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in Redwood Falls live with someone: 68% 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 426 Redwood Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (28% in Redwood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Redwood Falls ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Redwood Falls compared with Redwood County and Minnesota

Census figure	Redwood Falls	Redwood County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,525	$46,975	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sleepy Eye, MN	25 mi	748	26%
Granite Falls, MN	28 mi	609	25%
Marshall, MN	35 mi	2,374	43%
New Ulm, MN	35 mi	2,869	28%
Willmar, MN	40 mi	4,021	35%
Montevideo, MN	41 mi	1,192	40%

Hospices serving Redwood Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Centracare Hospice	Redwood Falls, MN	0.9 mi	(507) 637-4579
Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice	Olivia, MN	17 mi	(320) 523-1261
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	34 mi	(507) 537-7070
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	92 mi	(763) 205-3600
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	95 mi	(651) 635-9173

Nursing homes near Redwood Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Redwood Falls, MN	0.5 mi	3 of 5	43	(507) 637-5711
Franklin Restorative Care Center	Franklin, MN	11 mi	1 of 5	40	(507) 557-2211
Wabasso Restorative Care Center	Wabasso, MN	12 mi	1 of 5	44	(507) 342-5166
Gil-Mor Manor	Morgan, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	35	(507) 249-3143

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood Falls. 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 Redwood Falls

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve Redwood Falls?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Redwood Falls ZIP codes, including Centracare Hospice, Olivia Hospital & Clinic - Hospice, Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota.

How much does respite care cost in Redwood Falls?

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 42% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Redwood Falls 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 Redwood Falls. 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 Redwood Falls, MN