Respite Care in Stacy, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stacy, MN: the local picture

740

residents 65 or older (17% of Stacy)

85%

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

33%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stacy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stacy live with someone: 85% 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 247 Stacy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in Chisago County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Stacy compared with Chisago County and Minnesota

Census figure	Stacy	Chisago County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	5.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	3.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,063	$60,492	—

Older residents in towns around Stacy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chisago City, MN	4.4 mi	1,623	32%
Wyoming, MN	5.7 mi	1,169	20%
North Branch, MN	6.0 mi	1,980	29%
Lindstrom, MN	6.7 mi	673	33%
Forest Lake, MN	12 mi	3,501	25%
East Bethel, MN	13 mi	1,705	27%

Hospices serving Stacy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	26 mi	(651) 714-0200
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	30 mi	(651) 735-3656
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	33 mi	(612) 721-2491
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	34 mi	(651) 789-5031
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	35 mi	(651) 344-1040

Nursing homes near Stacy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ecumen North Branch	North Branch, MN	5.8 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 237-3000
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	6.2 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575
Meadows On Fairview	Wyoming, MN	7.3 mi	4 of 5	14	(651) 466-1300
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	9.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Stacy. 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 Stacy

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 $5,672 monthly median income of Stacy 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 Stacy: common questions

Which hospices serve Stacy?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Stacy ZIP codes, including Ecumen Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Stacy?

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 $5,672 monthly median income of Stacy 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 Stacy. 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.

More near Stacy

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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 Stacy, MN