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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Polk County)

189

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Polk County)

4

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

About 519 Crookston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 10% in Polk County).

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

11% of Crookston households have no vehicle (7.4% in Polk County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Crookston compared with Polk County and Minnesota

Census figure	Crookston	Polk County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	10%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.3%	4.6%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	6.0%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,975	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around Crookston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
East Grand Forks, MN	22 mi	1,137	12%
Grand Forks, ND	24 mi	8,315	8.2%
Thief River Falls, MN	31 mi	1,733	14%
Grafton, ND	58 mi	930	15%
Dilworth, MN	62 mi	571	18%
Moorhead, MN	63 mi	5,703	13%

Home health agencies serving Crookston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverview Home Care	Crookston, MN	0.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 281-9478
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Devils Lake, ND	107 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(877) 343-6217
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	69 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

Straight-line miles from the center of Crookston. 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 Crookston

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 42% of the $3,831 monthly median income of Crookston 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 Crookston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Crookston?

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 42% of the $3,831 monthly median income of Crookston 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 Crookston, MN