Respite Care in Stillwater, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stillwater, MN: the local picture

3,840

residents 65 or older (20% of Stillwater)

67%

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

25%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stillwater ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stillwater live with someone: 67% 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 902 Stillwater residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Stillwater ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stillwater compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Stillwater	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	6.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,408	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Stillwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Park Heights, MN	2.0 mi	1,489	54%
Bayport, MN	3.9 mi	497	25%
Grant, MN	4.3 mi	757	22%
North Hudson, WI	5.7 mi	686	21%
Lake Elmo, MN	6.2 mi	2,217	31%
Mahtomedi, MN	6.8 mi	1,776	27%

Hospices serving Stillwater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	0.9 mi	(651) 430-3320
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	(651) 735-3656
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	7.4 mi	(651) 485-5095
Suite Living Hospice, LLC	White Bear Lake, MN	9.5 mi	(651) 964-1220
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	11 mi	(651) 344-1040

Nursing homes near Stillwater (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater	Stillwater, MN	0.6 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 439-7180
The Estates At Greeley LLC	Stillwater, MN	0.7 mi	4 of 5	64	(651) 439-5775
The Estates At Linden LLC	Stillwater, MN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	51	(651) 439-5004
Gables Of Boutwells Landing	Oak Park Heights, MN	1.9 mi	4 of 5	108	(651) 430-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Stillwater. 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 Stillwater

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 24% of the $6,701 monthly median income of Stillwater 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 Stillwater: common questions

Which hospices serve Stillwater?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Stillwater ZIP codes, including Lakeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Beyond Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stillwater?

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 24% of the $6,701 monthly median income of Stillwater 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 Stillwater. 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 Stillwater, MN