Home Health Aides in Pelican Rapids, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pelican Rapids, MN: the local picture

6

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

$18.45

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

444

residents 65 or older (17% of Pelican Rapids)

26%

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

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pelican Rapids 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.

Pelican Rapids has about 444 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.

Pelican Rapids compared with Otter Tail County and Minnesota

Census figure	Pelican Rapids	Otter Tail County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	28%
Residents 65 or older	17%	25%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	8.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	4.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,484	$53,778	—

Older residents in towns around Pelican Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Barnesville, MN	17 mi	359	37%
Fergus Falls, MN	20 mi	3,663	40%
Detroit Lakes, MN	20 mi	2,539	36%
Perham, MN	24 mi	872	47%
Breckenridge, MN	32 mi	667	30%
Wahpeton, ND	32 mi	1,557	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pelican Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	114 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Perham Living Home Care	Perham, MN	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 347-1880
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
New Dimensions Home Health Care Inc.	Fergus Falls, MN	20 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 739-5856

Straight-line miles from the center of Pelican Rapids. 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 Pelican Rapids

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 94% of the $1,707 monthly median income of Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pelican Rapids?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Pelican Rapids ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Essentia Health Home Care West (4 of 5), Perham Living Home Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pelican Rapids?

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 94% of the $1,707 monthly median income of Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids, MN