Disability Care for Adults in Mendota Heights, MN

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Mendota Heights, MN: the local picture

6.9%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.2% in Dakota County)

143

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.0%

of households have no vehicle (4.9% in Dakota County)

21

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

About 420 Mendota Heights residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.9%; 9.2% in Dakota County).

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

2.0% of Mendota Heights households have no vehicle (4.9% in Dakota County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Mendota Heights compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figure	Mendota Heights	Dakota County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	6.9%	9.2%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.3%	3.5%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.9%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	14%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,175	$69,739	—

Older residents in towns around Mendota Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
West St. Paul, MN	2.9 mi	4,393	14%
South St. Paul, MN	4.6 mi	3,091	13%
Eagan, MN	4.6 mi	10,943	7.7%
Inver Grove Heights, MN	5.0 mi	6,440	9.5%
St. Paul, MN	5.1 mi	38,220	12%
Newport, MN	6.6 mi	732	11%

Home health agencies serving Mendota Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	7.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Presbyterian Homes Home Care	Roseville, MN	9.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203

Straight-line miles from the center of Mendota Heights. 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 Mendota Heights

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 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Mendota Heights?

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 18% of the $8,681 monthly median income of Mendota Heights 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 Mendota Heights, MN