Home Health Aides in Minden, NE: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Minden, NE: the local picture

5

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

$17.38

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

681

residents 65 or older (22% of Minden)

37%

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

5 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Minden 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 Nebraska earn a median $17.38 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $16.47 and $18.54.

Minden has about 681 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Minden compared with Kearney County and Nebraska

Census figure	Minden	Kearney County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.7%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	6.2%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,323	$61,020	—

Older residents in towns around Minden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kearney, NE	15 mi	5,546	29%
Holdrege, NE	22 mi	1,208	38%
Hastings, NE	31 mi	4,646	36%
Grand Island, NE	43 mi	7,806	35%
Lexington, NE	45 mi	1,013	49%
St. Paul, NE	56 mi	697	50%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Minden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home - Grand Island	Grand Island, NE	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 398-2600
Eventide Home Health Care	Lincoln, NE	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(402) 420-2273
Angels Care Progressive Home Health	Grand Island, NE	44 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(308) 589-0170
Evangelical Lutheran Gss Home Care Of Central Nebraska	Kearney, NE	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 698-5080
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(308) 995-4375

Straight-line miles from the center of Minden. 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 Minden

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,027 monthly median income of Minden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Minden: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Minden?

Medicare lists 5 certified agencies whose service area includes Minden ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Chi Health At Home - Grand Island (4.5 of 5), Eventide Home Health Care (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Progressive Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Minden?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,027 monthly median income of Minden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Minden, NE