Respite Care in Stewartville, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stewartville, MN: the local picture

916

residents 65 or older (13% of Stewartville)

72%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Olmsted County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stewartville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stewartville live with someone: 72% 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 228 Stewartville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (29% in Olmsted County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Stewartville compared with Olmsted County and Minnesota

Census figure	Stewartville	Olmsted County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,430	$68,101	—

Older residents in towns around Stewartville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rochester, MN	11 mi	19,980	31%
Byron, MN	14 mi	849	36%
Chatfield, MN	15 mi	453	35%
Kasson, MN	18 mi	1,037	33%
Dodge Center, MN	21 mi	419	24%
St. Charles, MN	23 mi	560	32%

Hospices serving Stewartville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Seasons Hospice	Rochester, MN	9.8 mi	(507) 285-1930
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	9.8 mi	(507) 888-9700
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	11 mi	(507) 284-4002
St Croix Hospice	Albert Lea, MN	46 mi	(507) 416-4247
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	81 mi	(651) 735-3656

Nursing homes near Stewartville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stewartville Care Center	Stewartville, MN	0.2 mi	1 of 5	50	(507) 533-4288
Rochester Restorative Care Center	Rochester, MN	11 mi	1 of 5	85	(507) 288-6514
Charter House Inc	Rochester, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	32	(507) 266-7862
Meadow Manor	Grand Meadow, MN	11 mi	3 of 5	26	(507) 754-5212

Straight-line miles from the center of Stewartville. 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 Stewartville

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 38% of the $4,203 monthly median income of Stewartville 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 Stewartville: common questions

Which hospices serve Stewartville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Stewartville ZIP codes, including Seasons Hospice, Moments Hospice, Mayo Clinic Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stewartville?

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 38% of the $4,203 monthly median income of Stewartville 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 Stewartville. 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 Stewartville, MN