Home Health Aides in Northfield, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Northfield, MN: the local picture

6

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

$18.45

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

3,353

residents 65 or older (16% of Northfield)

27%

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

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Northfield ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Northfield has about 3,353 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Northfield compared with Rice County and Minnesota

Census figure	Northfield	Rice County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	7.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,104	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Northfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elko New Market, MN	11 mi	227	8.8%
Faribault, MN	12 mi	4,113	37%
Lonsdale, MN	13 mi	487	51%
Farmington, MN	14 mi	1,932	33%
Cannon Falls, MN	14 mi	922	43%
Lakeville, MN	16 mi	8,099	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Northfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	39 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	34 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	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Jb Kummer Enterprises LLC	Farmington, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 460-4201
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities	Roseville, MN	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(651) 917-3634
Rice County Phns	Faribault, MN	12 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(507) 332-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Northfield. 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 Northfield

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 28% of the $5,759 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Northfield?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Northfield ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5), Allina Health Home Health (3.5 of 5), Adara Home Health Inc (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Northfield?

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 28% of the $5,759 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield, MN