Home Health Aides in Plymouth, MN
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Plymouth for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Plymouth, MN: the local picture
Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Plymouth ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.
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.
Plymouth has about 13,533 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.
Plymouth compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota
| Census figure | Plymouth | Hennepin County | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 27% | 28% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 18% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $84,339 | $68,042 | — |
Older residents in towns around Plymouth
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope, MN | 3.8 mi | 3,800 | 33% |
| Wayzata, MN | 4.5 mi | 1,551 | 34% |
| Crystal, MN | 5.2 mi | 3,726 | 23% |
| Golden Valley, MN | 5.5 mi | 4,936 | 27% |
| Medina, MN | 5.6 mi | 793 | 13% |
| Minnetonka, MN | 6.2 mi | 12,084 | 22% |
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Plymouth
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 23% of the $7,028 monthly median income of Plymouth 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.
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.
Home Health Aides in Plymouth: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Plymouth?
Medicare’s file lists none for Plymouth ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.
How much does home health aides cost in Plymouth?
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 23% of the $7,028 monthly median income of Plymouth 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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