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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Martin County)

321

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (9.9% in Martin County)

4

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

About 882 Fairmont residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 14% in Martin County).

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

16% of Fairmont households have no vehicle (9.9% in Martin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fairmont compared with Martin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Fairmont	Martin County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	14%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.9%	4.5%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.9%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	5.7%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,578	$43,670	—

Older residents in towns around Fairmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Blue Earth, MN	18 mi	689	9.0%
St. James, MN	25 mi	712	9.6%
Estherville, IA	25 mi	1,332	13%
Jackson, MN	26 mi	714	7.7%
Lake Crystal, MN	34 mi	501	8.8%
Spirit Lake, IA	36 mi	1,217	9.0%

Home health agencies serving Fairmont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Hospital District Inc	Blue Earth, MN	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 526-7970
Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN	Windom, MN	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	110 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	102 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairmont. 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 Fairmont

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 51% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Fairmont?

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 51% of the $3,132 monthly median income of Fairmont 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 Fairmont, MN