Adult Disability Care in Cottage Grove, MN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Cottage Grove, MN: the local picture

7.5%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (7.8% in Washington County)

751

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.8%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in Washington County)

34

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

About 1,862 Cottage Grove residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.5%; 7.8% in Washington County).

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

3.8% of Cottage Grove households have no vehicle (3.8% in Washington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Cottage Grove compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cottage Grove	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.5%	7.8%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	2.8%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.8%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	6.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,332	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Cottage Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
St. Paul Park, MN	4.2 mi	721	9.2%
Newport, MN	5.9 mi	732	11%
Hastings, MN	6.4 mi	4,383	13%
Woodbury, MN	6.4 mi	10,738	7.3%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	7.2 mi	6,440	9.5%
Prescott, WI	7.4 mi	884	9.4%

Home health agencies serving Cottage Grove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	25 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	23 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	27 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	48 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 Cottage Grove. 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 Cottage Grove

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 24% of the $6,611 monthly median income of Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Cottage Grove?

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 24% of the $6,611 monthly median income of Cottage Grove 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 near Cottage Grove

More senior care near Cottage Grove

Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities

Other care in Cottage Grove

More for Cottage Grove families

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 Cottage Grove, MN