St. Cloud, Minnesota

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in St. Cloud, MN

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in St. Cloud for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in St. Cloud, MN: the local picture

13%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.9% in Stearns County)
2,101
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
9.4%
of households have no vehicle (6.0% in Stearns County)
14
Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Cloud ZIP codes in their service area

About 5,829 St. Cloud residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 9.9% in Stearns County).

2,101 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

9.4% of St. Cloud households have no vehicle (6.0% in Stearns County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

St. Cloud compared with Stearns County and Minnesota

Census figureSt. CloudStearns CountyMinnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability13%9.9%9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone4.7%3.2%3.7%
Households with no vehicle9.4%6.0%6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home20%12%12%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%30%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%11%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,463$52,464—

Older residents in towns around St. Cloud

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Waite Park, MN3.5 mi1,52315%
Sauk Rapids, MN4.8 mi1,71311%
St. Augusta, MN5.4 mi4181.2%
Sartell, MN6.6 mi2,9939.0%
St. Joseph, MN6.9 mi7879.7%
Cold Spring, MN13 mi8476.2%

Home health agencies serving St. Cloud

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aveanna Home HealthWaite Park, MN3.0 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(320) 774-0777
Centracare Home HealthWaite Park, MN3.0 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 259-9375
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN53 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888
Vitality At HomeInver Grove Heights, MN73 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(507) 282-8052
Spot Rehabilitation IncSaint Cloud, MN1.1 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 259-4151

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Cloud. 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 St. Cloud

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 35% of the $4,539 monthly median income of St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in St. Cloud?

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 35% of the $4,539 monthly median income of St. Cloud 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.

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