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

Local figures

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

25

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

$18.45

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

2,217

residents 65 or older (17% of Lake Elmo)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

25 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Elmo 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.

Lake Elmo has about 2,217 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Lake Elmo compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Lake Elmo	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	6.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,858	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Elmo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oakdale, MN	2.6 mi	4,901	31%
North St. Paul, MN	4.8 mi	1,789	37%
Woodbury, MN	5.7 mi	10,738	26%
Mahtomedi, MN	5.7 mi	1,776	27%
Oak Park Heights, MN	5.8 mi	1,489	54%
Stillwater, MN	6.2 mi	3,840	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Elmo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Lakeview Homecare	Oak Park Heights, MN	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home Care	Robbinsdale, MN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 546-9020
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Aveanna Home Health	Edina, MN	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 926-9808
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC	Oakdale, MN	1.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 232-2800
Presbyterian Homes Home Care	Roseville, MN	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 631-6203

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

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 26% of the $6,155 monthly median income of Lake Elmo 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 Elmo: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Elmo?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Elmo ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Lakeview Homecare (4.5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society - Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake Elmo?

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 26% of the $6,155 monthly median income of Lake Elmo 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 Elmo, MN