Respite Care in Zimmerman, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Zimmerman, MN: the local picture

424

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Zimmerman)

65%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Sherburne County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Zimmerman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Zimmerman live with someone: 65% 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 67 Zimmerman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (33% in Sherburne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Zimmerman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Zimmerman compared with Sherburne County and Minnesota

Census figure	Zimmerman	Sherburne County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	12%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	9.4%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,125	$56,493	—

Older residents in towns around Zimmerman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elk River, MN	7.6 mi	3,663	36%
Princeton, MN	8.8 mi	1,286	33%
Nowthen, MN	9.8 mi	576	22%
Big Lake, MN	9.8 mi	706	41%
St. Francis, MN	10 mi	922	31%
Otsego, MN	12 mi	2,257	16%

Hospices serving Zimmerman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	8.8 mi	(763) 241-0654
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	29 mi	(320) 201-5930
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	29 mi	(320) 372-4300
Centracare Hospice	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	(320) 259-9375
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	(763) 277-8777

Nursing homes near Zimmerman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center	Princeton, MN	8.9 mi	5 of 5	86	(763) 389-0410
Guardian Angels Care Center	Elk River, MN	9.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(763) 635-5475
Cura Of Monticello	Monticello, MN	13 mi	2 of 5	67	(763) 271-2333
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	19 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Zimmerman. 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 Zimmerman

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 26% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman: common questions

Which hospices serve Zimmerman?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Zimmerman ZIP codes, including Triniti Hospice, St Croix Hospice, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Zimmerman?

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 26% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman. 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 Zimmerman

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Other care in Zimmerman

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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 Zimmerman, MN