Home Health Aides in Dakota Dunes, SD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Dakota Dunes, SD: the local picture

2

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

$18.15

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

756

residents 65 or older (19% of Dakota Dunes)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Union County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dakota Dunes ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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 South Dakota earn a median $18.15 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.50 and $20.96.

Dakota Dunes has about 756 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

Dakota Dunes compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Dakota Dunes	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.5%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	3.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,079	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Dunes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Sioux City, SD	3.2 mi	640	13%
South Sioux City, NE	4.1 mi	1,535	26%
Sioux City, IA	4.8 mi	12,804	33%
Dakota City, NE	5.9 mi	295	33%
Sergeant Bluff, IA	9.3 mi	646	34%
Elk Point, SD	17 mi	450	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Dakota Dunes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Dunes. 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 Dakota Dunes

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Dakota Dunes?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Dakota Dunes ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Healthcare (4.5 of 5), Unitypoint At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Dakota Dunes?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes, SD