Adult Disability Care in Detroit Lakes, MN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Detroit Lakes, MN: the local picture

17%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Becker County)

461

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.8% in Becker County)

6

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

About 911 Detroit Lakes residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 13% in Becker County).

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

9.8% of Detroit Lakes households have no vehicle (5.8% in Becker County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Detroit Lakes compared with Becker County and Minnesota

Census figure	Detroit Lakes	Becker County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	13%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.8%	5.1%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.8%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	3.0%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,375	$56,913	—

Older residents in towns around Detroit Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Perham, MN	19 mi	872	13%
Pelican Rapids, MN	20 mi	444	15%
Barnesville, MN	29 mi	359	3.7%
Fergus Falls, MN	38 mi	3,663	21%
Park Rapids, MN	38 mi	1,210	20%
Dilworth, MN	40 mi	571	18%

Home health agencies serving Detroit Lakes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	117 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	0.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Perham Living Home Care	Perham, MN	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 347-1880
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	175 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272

Straight-line miles from the center of Detroit Lakes. 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 Detroit Lakes

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 32% of the $5,031 monthly median income of Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Detroit Lakes?

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 32% of the $5,031 monthly median income of Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes, MN