Respite Care in Scandia, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Scandia, MN: the local picture

1,102

residents 65 or older (28% of Scandia)

86%

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

22%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scandia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Scandia live with someone: 86% 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 244 Scandia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (27% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Scandia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Scandia compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Scandia	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	6.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,483	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Scandia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Forest Lake, MN	6.5 mi	3,501	25%
Osceola, WI	8.2 mi	593	27%
Hugo, MN	8.6 mi	2,520	25%
Wyoming, MN	9.0 mi	1,169	20%
Chisago City, MN	9.3 mi	1,623	32%
Lindstrom, MN	9.3 mi	673	33%

Hospices serving Scandia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	13 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	19 mi	(651) 735-3656
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	19 mi	(651) 714-0200
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	23 mi	(651) 631-6406
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	24 mi	(651) 344-1040

Nursing homes near Scandia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Christian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc	Osceola, WI	7.4 mi	2 of 5	40	(715) 294-1100
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	7.6 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	7.6 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575
Meadows On Fairview	Wyoming, MN	9.3 mi	4 of 5	14	(651) 466-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Scandia. 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 Scandia

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 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia 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 Scandia: common questions

Which hospices serve Scandia?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Scandia ZIP codes, including Lakeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Ecumen Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Scandia?

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 28% of the $5,624 monthly median income of Scandia 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 Scandia. 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 Scandia, MN