South St. Paul, Minnesota

Home Health Aides in South St. Paul, 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 South St. Paul for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in South St. Paul, MN: the local picture

37
Medicare-certified home health agencies list South St. Paul ZIP codes in their service area
$18.45
median hourly wage of home care aides in Minnesota (BLS, May 2025)
3,091
residents 65 or older (15% of South St. Paul)
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dakota County)

37 Medicare-certified home health agencies list South St. Paul 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.

South St. Paul has about 3,091 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

South St. Paul compared with Dakota County and Minnesota

Census figureSouth St. PaulDakota CountyMinnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability34%26%28%
Residents 65 or older15%16%17%
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.7%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone30%28%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.4%6.6%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home15%14%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$66,563$69,739—

Older residents in towns around South St. Paul

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Newport, MN2.3 mi73235%
West St. Paul, MN2.4 mi4,39334%
Inver Grove Heights, MN4.2 mi6,44025%
St. Paul Park, MN4.3 mi72129%
Mendota Heights, MN4.6 mi3,05719%
St. Paul, MN5.2 mi38,22030%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving South St. Paul

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthBrooklyn Park, MN21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(763) 416-0289
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareRobbinsdale, MN17 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 546-9020
Aveanna Home HealthEdina, MN16 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(952) 926-9808
Home Health Care IncGolden Valley, MN19 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And HospiceElk River, MN40 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(763) 241-0654
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLCOakdale, MN8.4 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(651) 232-2800
Presbyterian Homes Home CareRoseville, MN10 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(651) 631-6203
Allina Health Home HealthMinneapolis, MN11 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(612) 863-4478

Straight-line miles from the center of South St. Paul. 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 South St. Paul

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 29% of the $5,547 monthly median income of South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul: common questions

Which home health agencies serve South St. Paul?

Medicare lists 37 certified agencies whose service area includes South St. Paul ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Good Samaritan Society - Home Care (4.5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in South St. Paul?

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 29% of the $5,547 monthly median income of South St. Paul 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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