Hospice Care in Rochester, Minnesota — Free Provider Directory
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If you're searching for hospice care in Rochester — for a parent, spouse, or family member — this directory exists to make the next step gentler. A verified list of providers, what they offer, what insurance they accept, and how to reach them. Free. No signup.
How Hospice in Rochester Works
Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic, one of the world's premier medical institutions, and the surrounding southeast Minnesota region is served by an exceptional network of hospice providers — Mayo Clinic Hospice, Olmsted Medical Center, and several community-based hospices. Most Rochester-area hospices serve Olmsted, Goodhue, Wabasha, Dodge, and Mower counties.
Most hospice care in Rochester happens at home — private residences, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities — with hospice teams traveling to the patient. Inpatient hospice settings are available when symptoms require them.
What's Covered & What It Costs
The standard coverage paths apply:
- Medicare Hospice Benefit — Full coverage for 65+ or those qualifying via SSDI. $0.
- Minnesota Medical Assistance — Full hospice benefit for MA enrollees. $0 generally.
- VA Hospice — Veterans + Medicare/MA. $0.
- Private insurance — Most plans cover; verify specifics.
For complete coverage details: Medicaid Hospice Guide for Minnesota.
Questions to Ask Each Rochester Hospice
- Do you serve the patient's zip code (Rochester 55901–55909, surrounding counties)?
- How quickly can the first nurse visit happen?
- Do you have inpatient hospice access?
- Specialty programs — dementia, veterans, pediatric, Hmong/Karen/Somali/Spanish?
- Affiliated with Mayo Clinic or Olmsted Medical Center?
- Is the 24/7 line answered by a hospice nurse?
- What bereavement support is included?
Rochester-Area Hospice Providers (Verified)
Verified 2026-05-17. Submit corrections at help@senova.info.
(Listings populated dynamically — top 8 Rochester-area hospices including Mayo Clinic Hospice and Olmsted Medical Center Hospice. For each: name, phone, address, service area, accepted insurance, specialty programs, languages, founded year.)
Rochester-Specific Resources
- Senior LinkAge Line — 800-333-2433 — Free statewide hospice navigation
- Olmsted County Public Health Services — 507-328-7500
- Mayo Clinic Patient Care Navigation — 507-538-7300 (for Mayo patients)
- SEMCAC Senior Programs — Southeast Minnesota senior services
- Salvation Army Mayo Clinic Hospitality House — temporary lodging for out-of-town families
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can hospice start in Rochester? Most Rochester hospices can have a nurse on-site within 24 hours of referral, often the same day for urgent cases. Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center social workers can place referrals before discharge.
Does Mayo Clinic run a hospice program? Yes — Mayo Clinic Hospice serves Rochester and the surrounding region. It accepts Mayo and non-Mayo patients.
Can hospice visit my loved one at Charter House, Madonna Towers, or other Rochester senior communities? Yes. Most Rochester senior communities have established hospice partnerships and coordinate care alongside the hospice team.
Are there hospice programs serving veterans in Rochester? Yes — Rochester is served by multiple "We Honor Veterans" partner hospices, and the Minneapolis VA can coordinate hospice for veterans receiving VA care.
Are there multilingual hospice services in Rochester? Yes — though more limited than the Twin Cities. Several Rochester hospices have Spanish-speaking caregivers, and the regional networks can coordinate Hmong, Karen, and Somali-language support.
Need Help Choosing? We're Here.
Email help@senova.info with the patient's situation, insurance, language preference, and any specialty needs. A real person replies within one business day.
Take our care quiz if unsure whether hospice, palliative care, or home health fits. Try the eligibility checker to see what coverage applies.
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