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ElderCircle

Respite

400 River Rd, Ste 1, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Eligibility

Caregivers in Itasca County who care for an individual 60 years or older who have been determined to be frail or at-risk while home alone

Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm, Friday

Service area

Itasca County, MN

Other Information

Payment

Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
Title III
Sliding fee scale
Alternative Care Waiver (AC)
Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
Elderly Waiver (EW)
Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
Private pay

Specialization

People with low income
Older adults

Waiver Service Specialties

Enrolled to accept Respite waiver

Service Availability

Out-of-Home Respite
In-Home Respite

Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Respite workers provide informal care, companionship, and a safe environment to give the caregiver time away. The services follows a companionship model of care and is not designed to provide skilled or medical care. The Adult Day Stay program provides out-of-home activities and support for older adults.

Last Update

03/20/2026

Providing organization

ElderCircle