Disability Care for Adults in Thief River Falls, MN

Local figures

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

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Pennington County)

182

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.6%

of households have no vehicle (5.7% in Pennington County)

3

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

About 771 Thief River Falls residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 13% in Pennington County).

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

7.6% of Thief River Falls households have no vehicle (5.7% in Pennington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Thief River Falls compared with Pennington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Thief River Falls	Pennington County	Minnesota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	13%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.4%	3.3%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	5.8%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,917	$50,668	—

Older residents in towns around Thief River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Crookston, MN	31 mi	1,519	12%
East Grand Forks, MN	41 mi	1,137	12%
Grand Forks, ND	44 mi	8,315	8.2%
Roseau, MN	54 mi	570	5.5%
Grafton, ND	60 mi	930	15%

Home health agencies serving Thief River Falls

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverview Home Care	Crookston, MN	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 281-9478
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Pennington & Red Lake County Public Health & Home Care	Thief River Falls, MN	0.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 681-0876

Straight-line miles from the center of Thief River 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 Thief River 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 45% of the $3,576 monthly median income of Thief River 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 Thief River Falls: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Thief River 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 45% of the $3,576 monthly median income of Thief River 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 Thief River Falls, MN