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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Brainerd, MN: the local picture

9

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

$18.45

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

2,562

residents 65 or older (18% of Brainerd)

45%

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

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Brainerd ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Brainerd has about 2,562 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Brainerd compared with Crow Wing County and Minnesota

Census figure	Brainerd	Crow Wing County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	28%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$56,498	—

Older residents in towns around Brainerd

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baxter, MN	3.8 mi	2,095	26%
Breezy Point, MN	18 mi	656	21%
Crosslake, MN	23 mi	1,012	27%
Little Falls, MN	27 mi	2,345	39%
Long Prairie, MN	41 mi	887	35%
Wadena, MN	45 mi	803	46%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Brainerd

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Grand Rapids, MN	69 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 326-0004
Good Samaritan Home Health	Nisswa, MN	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 963-9452
Mille Lacs Home Care	Onamia, MN	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 532-2800
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	66 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Lakewood Health System Home Care & Hospice	Staples, MN	27 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 894-8080
Good Neighbor Hhc Of Brainerd	Baxter, MN	4.1 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(218) 829-9238
Horizon Health Homecare	Pierz, MN	25 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(320) 468-2788
Barnabas Health Care Services, Inc	Brainerd, MN	4.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(218) 829-0901

Straight-line miles from the center of Brainerd. 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 Brainerd

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 47% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Brainerd 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 Brainerd: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Brainerd?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Brainerd ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (5 of 5), Good Samaritan Home Health (4.5 of 5), Mille Lacs Home Care (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Brainerd?

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 47% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Brainerd 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.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Brainerd, MN