Vadnais Heights, Minnesota

Respite Care in Vadnais Heights, MN

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Local figures

Respite Care in Vadnais Heights, MN: the local picture

2,522
residents 65 or older (20% of Vadnais Heights)
68%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Ramsey County)
27
Medicare-certified hospices serve Vadnais Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vadnais Heights 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 622 Vadnais Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (29% in Ramsey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Vadnais Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Vadnais Heights compared with Ramsey County and Minnesota

Census figureVadnais HeightsRamsey CountyMinnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability25%29%28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%35%30%
Residents 65 or older20%16%17%
Residents 85 or older2.4%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.6%9.3%8.8%
Households with no vehicle2.8%10%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$71,250$63,225—

Older residents in towns around Vadnais Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Little Canada, MN2.5 mi1,90536%
White Bear Lake, MN2.7 mi5,08626%
Maplewood, MN3.2 mi8,18530%
North Oaks, MN3.7 mi1,36026%
Shoreview, MN4.0 mi5,74422%
North St. Paul, MN4.4 mi1,78937%

Hospices serving Vadnais Heights

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Suite Living Hospice, LLCWhite Bear Lake, MN2.6 mi(651) 964-1220
Ecumen HospiceShoreview, MN3.7 mi(651) 714-0200
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.Roseville, MN5.4 mi(651) 917-3634
Presbyterian Homes Hospice IncRoseville, MN5.4 mi(651) 631-6406
Beyond HospiceOakdale, MN7.4 mi(651) 485-5095

Nursing homes near Vadnais Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Cerenity Care Center White Bear LakeWhite Bear Lake, MN2.7 mi4 of 5132(651) 232-1818
Harmony GardensMaplewood, MN2.9 mi4 of 564(651) 488-6658
Maplewood Rehabilitation CenterMaplewood, MN3.9 mi1 of 5115(651) 770-1365
Good Samaritan Society - MaplewoodSaint Paul, MN4.1 mi3 of 571(651) 774-9765

Straight-line miles from the center of Vadnais Heights. 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 Vadnais Heights

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 27% of the $5,938 monthly median income of Vadnais Heights 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Vadnais Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Vadnais Heights?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Vadnais Heights ZIP codes, including Suite Living Hospice, LLC, Ecumen Hospice, Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Vadnais Heights?

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 27% of the $5,938 monthly median income of Vadnais Heights 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 Vadnais Heights. 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.

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.

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