Respite Care in West St. Paul, MN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West St. Paul, MN: the local picture

4,393

residents 65 or older (21% of West St. Paul)

54%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dakota County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve West St. Paul ZIP codes

Most older adults in West St. Paul live with someone: 54% 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 1,428 West St. Paul residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (26% in Dakota County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving West St. Paul ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West St. Paul compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	West St. Paul	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	6.6%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	4.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,972	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around West St. Paul

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South St. Paul, MN	2.4 mi	3,091	34%
Mendota Heights, MN	2.9 mi	3,057	19%
St. Paul, MN	3.3 mi	38,220	30%
Newport, MN	4.7 mi	732	35%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	5.2 mi	6,440	25%
St. Paul Park, MN	6.4 mi	721	29%

Hospices serving West St. Paul

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sholom Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	3.0 mi	(651) 328-2091
Our Lady Of Peace Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	5.0 mi	(651) 789-5031
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	7.0 mi	(651) 344-1040
Accentcare Fairview Hospice - West, LLC	Saint Paul, MN	7.1 mi	(612) 721-2491
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc.	Roseville, MN	8.5 mi	(651) 917-3634

Nursing homes near West St. Paul (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii	West Saint Paul, MN	0.2 mi	2 of 5	37	(651) 259-6702
Southview Acres Healthcare Center	West Saint Paul, MN	1.4 mi	2 of 5	210	(651) 554-9558
Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights	Inver Grove Heights, MN	1.6 mi	3 of 5	46	(651) 451-1853
Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt	Saint Paul, MN	1.9 mi	2 of 5	93	(651) 227-8091

Straight-line miles from the center of West St. Paul. 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 West St. Paul

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 48% of the $3,331 monthly median income of West St. Paul 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 West St. Paul: common questions

Which hospices serve West St. Paul?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for West St. Paul ZIP codes, including Sholom Hospice, Our Lady Of Peace Hospice, Hospice Of The Midwest.

How much does respite care cost in West St. Paul?

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 48% of the $3,331 monthly median income of West St. Paul 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 West St. Paul. 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 West St. Paul, MN