Respite Care in Windom, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Windom, MN: the local picture

1,101

residents 65 or older (23% of Windom)

82%

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

24%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Windom ZIP codes

Most older adults in Windom live with someone: 82% 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 234 Windom residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in Cottonwood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Windom compared with Cottonwood County and Minnesota

Census figure	Windom	Cottonwood County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	3.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	5.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,589	$47,260	—

Older residents in towns around Windom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, MN	18 mi	714	49%
St. James, MN	26 mi	712	25%
Worthington, MN	29 mi	2,256	36%
Spirit Lake, IA	32 mi	1,217	37%
Sleepy Eye, MN	35 mi	748	26%
Estherville, IA	36 mi	1,332	45%

Hospices serving Windom

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Murray County Inc	Slayton, MN	33 mi	(507) 836-8114
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	52 mi	(507) 537-7070
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	59 mi	(507) 609-8800
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	84 mi	(605) 312-5500
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	118 mi	(763) 205-3600

Nursing homes near Windom (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Windom	Windom, MN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	63	(507) 831-1788
Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake	Mountain Lake, MN	10 mi	4 of 5	48	(507) 427-2464
Colonial Manor Nursing Home	Lakefield, MN	13 mi	1 of 5	37	(507) 662-6646
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson	Jackson, MN	18 mi	4 of 5	46	(507) 847-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Windom. 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 Windom

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 41% of the $3,882 monthly median income of Windom 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 Windom: common questions

Which hospices serve Windom?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Windom ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Murray County Inc, Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Windom?

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 41% of the $3,882 monthly median income of Windom 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 Windom. 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 Windom, MN