Adult Disability Care in Barnesville, MN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Barnesville, MN: the local picture

3.7%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Clay County)

32

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.6%

of households have no vehicle (9.1% in Clay County)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Barnesville ZIP codes in their service area

About 57 Barnesville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (3.7%; 12% in Clay County).

32 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

2.6% of Barnesville households have no vehicle (9.1% in Clay County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Barnesville compared with Clay County and Minnesota

Census figure	Barnesville	Clay County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	3.7%	12%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.1%	5.8%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	9.1%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	6.9%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,472	$56,946	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Pelican Rapids, MN	17 mi	444	15%
Dilworth, MN	21 mi	571	18%
Moorhead, MN	21 mi	5,703	13%
Fargo, ND	25 mi	17,510	9.7%
Horace, ND	25 mi	294	8.0%
West Fargo, ND	27 mi	4,963	8.6%

Home health agencies serving Barnesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	130 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273

Straight-line miles from the center of Barnesville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Barnesville

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 50% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Barnesville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Barnesville?

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 50% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Barnesville 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.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Barnesville, MN