Home Health Aides in Albany, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Albany, MN: the local picture

7

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

$18.45

median hourly wage of home care aides in Minnesota (BLS, May 2025)

519

residents 65 or older (18% of Albany)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Stearns County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Albany ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.60 and $21.07.

Albany has about 519 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Albany compared with Stearns County and Minnesota

Census figure	Albany	Stearns County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,719	$52,464	—

Older residents in towns around Albany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Melrose, MN	13 mi	850	26%
St. Joseph, MN	13 mi	787	24%
Cold Spring, MN	13 mi	847	30%
Sartell, MN	17 mi	2,993	39%
Waite Park, MN	17 mi	1,523	44%
Paynesville, MN	19 mi	682	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Albany

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Centracare Home Health	Waite Park, MN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-9375
Vitality At Home	Inver Grove Heights, MN	92 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-8052
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
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Benedictine Home Health	Cold Spring, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 685-4110
Senior Home Health Care LLC	Bloomington, MN	84 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 855-7786

Straight-line miles from the center of Albany. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Albany

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 60% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Albany 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Albany: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Albany?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Albany ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centracare Home Health (4 of 5), Vitality At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Albany?

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 60% of the $2,643 monthly median income of Albany 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

More near Albany

More senior care near Albany

Home Health Aides in nearby cities

Other care in Albany

More for Albany families

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.

Home Health Aides in Albany, MN