Home Health Aides in Lake Crystal, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake Crystal, MN: the local picture

7

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

$18.45

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

501

residents 65 or older (19% of Lake Crystal)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Blue Earth County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Crystal 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.

Lake Crystal has about 501 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.

Lake Crystal compared with Blue Earth County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lake Crystal	Blue Earth County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	7.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$60,404	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Crystal

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Mankato, MN	10 mi	2,411	23%
Mankato, MN	13 mi	5,772	29%
Eagle Lake, MN	17 mi	357	11%
New Ulm, MN	19 mi	2,869	28%
St. Peter, MN	20 mi	2,032	37%
St. James, MN	22 mi	712	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Crystal

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter	Saint Peter, MN	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 931-0949
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	74 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	75 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Ecumen Home Care - Pathstone	Mankato, MN	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 385-4210
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	86 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Alliance Health Services Inc	Eagan, MN	68 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(651) 895-8030

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Crystal. 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 Lake Crystal

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Crystal?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Crystal ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Samaritan Society Home Care St Peter (4.5 of 5), Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5), Allina Health Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake Crystal?

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 33% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal, MN