In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Apple Valley, MN
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Apple Valley for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Apple Valley, MN: the local picture
About 2,568 Apple Valley residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.0%; 9.2% in Dakota County).
1,072 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
5.3% of Apple Valley households have no vehicle (4.9% in Dakota County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Apple Valley compared with Dakota County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Apple Valley | Dakota County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.0% | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 26% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.2% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $73,607 | $69,739 | — |
Older residents in towns around Apple Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville, MN | 4.1 mi | 10,901 | 13% |
| Eagan, MN | 5.2 mi | 10,943 | 7.7% |
| Lakeville, MN | 5.4 mi | 8,099 | 6.8% |
| Farmington, MN | 6.1 mi | 1,932 | 6.3% |
| Rosemount, MN | 6.4 mi | 3,813 | 7.6% |
| Empire, MN | 6.9 mi | 440 | 8.2% |
Home health agencies serving Apple Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Brooklyn Park, MN | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (763) 416-0289 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Home Care | Robbinsdale, MN | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (763) 546-9020 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Edina, MN | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (952) 926-9808 |
| Home Health Care Inc | Golden Valley, MN | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (763) 417-8888 |
| Triniti Home Health And Hospice | Elk River, MN | 44 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (763) 241-0654 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Apple Valley. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Apple Valley
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 $6,134 monthly median income of Apple Valley 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.
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Apple Valley: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Apple Valley?
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 $6,134 monthly median income of Apple Valley 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).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Minnesota.
More senior care near Apple Valley
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Burnsville, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Eagan, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Lakeville, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Farmington, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Rosemount, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Empire, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Bloomington, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Savage, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Inver Grove Heights, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Credit River, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Mendota Heights, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Richfield, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in St. Paul Park, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Prior Lake, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in West St. Paul, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in South St. Paul, MN
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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.
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