Respite Care in Victoria, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Victoria, MN: the local picture

1,636

residents 65 or older (14% of Victoria)

89%

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

19%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Victoria ZIP codes

Most older adults in Victoria live with someone: 89% 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 309 Victoria residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (27% in Carver County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Victoria ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Victoria compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Victoria	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	7.0%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,961	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Victoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chaska, MN	4.0 mi	3,848	35%
Shorewood, MN	4.2 mi	1,498	16%
Chanhassen, MN	4.7 mi	4,001	23%
Mound, MN	4.8 mi	1,850	26%
Excelsior, MN	5.3 mi	486	20%
Minnetrista, MN	5.9 mi	1,142	6.4%

Hospices serving Victoria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	5.9 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	13 mi	(952) 746-9649
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	15 mi	(952) 993-6087
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	17 mi	(952) 856-2212
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	19 mi	(763) 205-3600

Nursing homes near Victoria (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Minnetonka Shores	Spring Park, MN	5.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(952) 471-4001
The Estates At Excelsior LLC	Excelsior, MN	5.6 mi	1 of 5	45	(952) 474-5488
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	5.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	6.6 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Victoria. 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 Victoria

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 18% of the $8,997 monthly median income of Victoria 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 Victoria: common questions

Which hospices serve Victoria?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Victoria ZIP codes, including Ridgeview Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.

How much does respite care cost in Victoria?

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 18% of the $8,997 monthly median income of Victoria 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 Victoria. 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 Victoria

More senior care near Victoria

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Victoria

More for Victoria families

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 Victoria, MN