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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in St. Louis County)

3,090

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle (8.0% in St. Louis County)

10

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

About 7,167 Duluth residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 13% in St. Louis County).

3,090 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

10% of Duluth households have no vehicle (8.0% in St. Louis County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Duluth compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Duluth	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	13%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.5%	5.6%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.0%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	3.2%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,688	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Duluth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Proctor, MN	5.0 mi	732	14%
Hermantown, MN	5.4 mi	1,737	12%
Superior, WI	6.2 mi	4,778	12%
Rice Lake, MN	9.3 mi	949	12%
Cloquet, MN	18 mi	2,175	15%
Two Harbors, MN	28 mi	694	18%

Home health agencies serving Duluth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Duluth, MN	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 733-3485
Centerwell Home Health	Duluth, MN	2.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 677-2244
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore	Duluth, MN	8.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 625-7848
Essentia Health Moose Lake Home Care	Moose Lake, MN	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 485-5506
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	128 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 Duluth. 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 Duluth

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Duluth 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 Duluth: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Duluth?

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Duluth 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 Duluth, MN