Respite Care in Woodbury, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woodbury, MN: the local picture

10,738

residents 65 or older (14% of Woodbury)

75%

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

26%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woodbury ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woodbury live with someone: 75% 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 2,695 Woodbury residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Woodbury ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Woodbury compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Woodbury	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	6.7%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,360	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Woodbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newport, MN	4.3 mi	732	35%
Afton, MN	5.1 mi	772	20%
Lake Elmo, MN	5.7 mi	2,217	31%
South St. Paul, MN	5.9 mi	3,091	34%
Oakdale, MN	5.9 mi	4,901	31%
St. Paul Park, MN	6.0 mi	721	29%

Hospices serving Woodbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	1.4 mi	(651) 344-1040
Beyond Hospice	Oakdale, MN	6.0 mi	(651) 485-5095
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	6.0 mi	(651) 735-3656
Sholom Hospice	Saint Paul, MN	9.9 mi	(651) 328-2091
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	11 mi	(651) 430-3320

Nursing homes near Woodbury (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Therese Of Woodbury LLC	Woodbury, MN	1.8 mi	4 of 5	56	(651) 209-9100
Woodbury Health Care Center	Woodbury, MN	2.0 mi	1 of 5	155	(651) 735-6000
Norris Square	Cottage Grove, MN	5.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 769-6650
Cerenity Marian Of St Paul LLC	Saint Paul, MN	7.1 mi	4 of 5	90	(651) 793-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodbury. 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 Woodbury

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 23% of the $7,030 monthly median income of Woodbury 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 Woodbury: common questions

Which hospices serve Woodbury?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Woodbury ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Midwest, Beyond Hospice, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Woodbury?

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 23% of the $7,030 monthly median income of Woodbury 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 Woodbury. 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 Woodbury, MN