Home Health Aides in Elk Point, SD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Elk Point, SD: the local picture

3

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

$18.15

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

450

residents 65 or older (18% of Elk Point)

44%

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

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Elk Point ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Elk Point has about 450 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Elk Point compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Elk Point	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	3.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,868	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Sioux City, SD	14 mi	640	13%
Vermillion, SD	14 mi	1,136	29%
Dakota Dunes, SD	17 mi	756	22%
Sioux City, IA	20 mi	12,804	33%
South Sioux City, NE	20 mi	1,535	26%
Dakota City, NE	22 mi	295	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Elk Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Healthcare	Sioux City, IA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(712) 233-5494
Sanford Home Health	Sioux Falls, SD	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 328-5900
Unitypoint At Home	Sioux City, IA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(712) 279-3279

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Point. 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 Elk Point

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 37% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Elk Point 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 Elk Point: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Elk Point?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Elk Point ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Healthcare (4.5 of 5), Sanford Home Health (4 of 5), Unitypoint At Home (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Elk Point?

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 37% of the $4,239 monthly median income of Elk Point 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 Elk Point, SD