Home Health Aides in Sturgis, SD: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sturgis, SD: the local picture

6

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

$18.15

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

1,375

residents 65 or older (19% of Sturgis)

42%

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

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sturgis 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 South Dakota earn a median $18.15 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.50 and $20.96.

Sturgis has about 1,375 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Sturgis compared with Meade County and South Dakota

Census figure	Sturgis	Meade County	South Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.8%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,165	$56,959	—

Older residents in towns around Sturgis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lead, SD	14 mi	818	46%
Spearfish, SD	17 mi	2,676	30%
Summerset, SD	17 mi	248	29%
Blackhawk, SD	20 mi	550	41%
Belle Fourche, SD	25 mi	1,117	44%
Rapid City, SD	27 mi	16,108	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sturgis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Monument Health Home Plus Home Health	Spearfish, SD	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(605) 644-4444
Good Samaritan Soc-Home Health Of The Black Hills	Rapid City, SD	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(605) 342-0529
State Home Care Services, Inc	Rapid City, SD	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 718-5004
Heartland Home Health LLC	Belle Fourche, SD	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(605) 723-4663
Interim Healthcare	Rapid City, SD	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(605) 348-5885
West Winds Health Services, Inc	Faith, SD	82 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(605) 967-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sturgis. 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 Sturgis

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,930 monthly median income of Sturgis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Sturgis: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sturgis?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Sturgis ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Monument Health Home Plus Home Health (5 of 5), Good Samaritan Soc-Home Health Of The Black Hills (5 of 5), State Home Care Services, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sturgis?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,930 monthly median income of Sturgis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Sturgis, SD