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Home Health Aides in Paynesville, MN

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Paynesville, MN: the local picture

9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Paynesville ZIP codes in their service area
$18.45
median hourly wage of home care aides in Minnesota (BLS, May 2025)
682
residents 65 or older (27% of Paynesville)
37%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Stearns County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Paynesville 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.

Paynesville has about 682 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.

Paynesville compared with Stearns County and Minnesota

Census figurePaynesvilleStearns CountyMinnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability37%30%28%
Residents 65 or older27%16%17%
Residents 85 or older4.6%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%11%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home4.2%12%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$44,167$52,464—

Older residents in towns around Paynesville

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Cold Spring, MN15 mi84730%
Albany, MN19 mi51944%
Litchfield, MN20 mi1,46237%
Melrose, MN21 mi85026%
St. Joseph, MN24 mi78724%
Willmar, MN24 mi4,02135%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Paynesville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - LitchfieldLitchfield, MN20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(320) 693-7367
Centracare Home HealthWaite Park, MN27 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 259-9375
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN70 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888
Spot Rehabilitation IncSaint Cloud, MN29 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 259-4151
Adara Home Health IncBuffalo, MN44 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 682-3005
Vivie Home HealthAlexandria, MN47 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 759-1273
Benedictine Home HealthCold Spring, MN15 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(320) 685-4110
Divine Home Care IncWillmar, MN23 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(320) 231-9757

Straight-line miles from the center of Paynesville. 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 Paynesville

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 43% of the $3,681 monthly median income of Paynesville 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 Paynesville: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Paynesville?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Paynesville ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield (4 of 5), Centracare Home Health (4 of 5), Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Paynesville?

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 43% of the $3,681 monthly median income of Paynesville 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.

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