Home Health Aides in East Grand Forks, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in East Grand Forks, MN: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Grand Forks ZIP codes in their service area

$18.45

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

1,137

residents 65 or older (13% of East Grand Forks)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Polk County)

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list East Grand Forks ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

East Grand Forks has about 1,137 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

East Grand Forks compared with Polk County and Minnesota

Census figure	East Grand Forks	Polk County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,411	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around East Grand Forks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grand Forks, ND	3.5 mi	8,315	26%
Crookston, MN	22 mi	1,519	31%
Grafton, ND	38 mi	930	40%
Thief River Falls, MN	41 mi	1,733	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving East Grand Forks

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	2.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Riverview Home Care	Crookston, MN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 281-9478
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Devils Lake, ND	86 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(877) 343-6217
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	79 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Healthy At Home	Fargo, ND	75 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(701) 478-4224

Straight-line miles from the center of East Grand Forks. 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 East Grand Forks

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 51% of the $3,118 monthly median income of East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks: common questions

Which home health agencies serve East Grand Forks?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes East Grand Forks ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Altru's Home Health (4.5 of 5), Riverview Home Care (4.5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in East Grand Forks?

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 51% of the $3,118 monthly median income of East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks, MN