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

Local figures

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

12%

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

64

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

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

2

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

About 238 Ely residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in St. Louis County).

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

15% of Ely households have no vehicle (8.0% in St. Louis County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ely compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Ely	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.1%	5.6%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.0%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.2%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,607	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Ely

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Virginia, MN	41 mi	2,013	15%
Mountain Iron, MN	44 mi	744	11%
Eveleth, MN	44 mi	644	19%
Chisholm, MN	56 mi	1,308	26%
Two Harbors, MN	61 mi	694	18%
Hibbing, MN	62 mi	3,743	20%

Home health agencies serving Ely

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vitality At Home	Inver Grove Heights, MN	220 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-8052
Senior Friend Home Care	Cloquet, MN	86 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(218) 727-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Ely. 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 Ely

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 46% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Ely 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 Ely: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ely?

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 46% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Ely 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 Ely, MN