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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Swift County)

94

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.5%

of households have no vehicle (7.1% in Swift County)

4

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

About 346 Benson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 15% in Swift County).

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

9.5% of Benson households have no vehicle (7.1% in Swift County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Benson compared with Swift County and Minnesota

Census figure	Benson	Swift County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	15%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.2%	4.7%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	7.1%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.0%	5.6%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,028	$44,358	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Morris, MN	24 mi	804	12%
Montevideo, MN	26 mi	1,192	10.0%
Glenwood, MN	26 mi	706	13%
Willmar, MN	30 mi	4,021	17%
Granite Falls, MN	35 mi	609	14%
Alexandria, MN	40 mi	3,590	10%

Home health agencies serving Benson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ccm Health	Montevideo, MN	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 321-8506
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Glacial Ridge Home Care	Glenwood, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 634-2221
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 52% of the $3,086 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Benson?

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 52% of the $3,086 monthly median income of Benson 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; 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 Benson, MN