Adult Disability Care in Fergus Falls, MN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Fergus Falls, MN: the local picture

21%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Otter Tail County)

844

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle (5.6% in Otter Tail County)

5

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

About 1,625 Fergus Falls residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 12% in Otter Tail County).

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

10% of Fergus Falls households have no vehicle (5.6% in Otter Tail County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fergus Falls compared with Otter Tail County and Minnesota

Census figure	Fergus Falls	Otter Tail County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	12%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	11%	5.6%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.6%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	4.6%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	8.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,455	$53,778	—

Older residents in towns around Fergus Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Pelican Rapids, MN	20 mi	444	15%
Breckenridge, MN	24 mi	667	19%
Wahpeton, ND	26 mi	1,557	13%
Barnesville, MN	30 mi	359	3.7%
Perham, MN	32 mi	872	13%
Detroit Lakes, MN	38 mi	2,539	17%

Home health agencies serving Fergus Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	103 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc.	Fergus Falls, MN	0.9 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 739-5856

Straight-line miles from the center of Fergus Falls. 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 Fergus Falls

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 40% of the $3,955 monthly median income of Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Fergus Falls?

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 40% of the $3,955 monthly median income of Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls, MN