Adult Disability Care in Park Rapids, MN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Park Rapids, MN: the local picture

20%

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

211

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (4.5% in Hubbard County)

4

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

About 411 Park Rapids residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 12% in Hubbard County).

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

12% of Park Rapids households have no vehicle (4.5% in Hubbard County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Park Rapids compared with Hubbard County and Minnesota

Census figure	Park Rapids	Hubbard County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	12%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	10%	4.2%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.5%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	2.9%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,528	$54,527	—

Older residents in towns around Park Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Wadena, MN	33 mi	803	19%
Perham, MN	33 mi	872	13%
Detroit Lakes, MN	38 mi	2,539	17%
Bemidji, MN	40 mi	2,661	15%
Breezy Point, MN	46 mi	656	8.8%
Crosslake, MN	48 mi	1,012	7.8%

Home health agencies serving Park Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sanford Bemidji Home Care And Hospice	Bemidji, MN	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 333-5665
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	156 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Caring Hands Home Care	Sebeka, MN	20 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(218) 837-5572

Straight-line miles from the center of Park Rapids. 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 Park Rapids

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 65% of the $2,461 monthly median income of Park Rapids 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 Park Rapids: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Park Rapids?

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 65% of the $2,461 monthly median income of Park Rapids 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 Park Rapids, MN