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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Owatonna, MN: the local picture

8

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

$18.45

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

5,174

residents 65 or older (20% of Owatonna)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Steele County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Owatonna 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.

Owatonna has about 5,174 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Owatonna compared with Steele County and Minnesota

Census figure	Owatonna	Steele County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	8.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	6.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$54,142	—

Older residents in towns around Owatonna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waseca, MN	14 mi	1,516	37%
Faribault, MN	15 mi	4,113	37%
Dodge Center, MN	19 mi	419	24%
Kasson, MN	24 mi	1,037	33%
Northfield, MN	25 mi	3,353	27%
Lonsdale, MN	28 mi	487	51%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Owatonna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Rochester, MN	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 282-2246
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	63 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	59 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	81 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	37 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742
Regency Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Maple Grove, MN	73 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 488-4655
Steele County Phns	Owatonna, MN	1.0 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(507) 444-7650
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Plymouth, MN	64 mi	not rated	nursing	(952) 935-5581

Straight-line miles from the center of Owatonna. 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 Owatonna

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 36% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Owatonna 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 Owatonna: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Owatonna?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Owatonna ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4 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 Owatonna?

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 36% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Owatonna 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 Owatonna, MN