Home Health Aides in Two Harbors, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Two Harbors, MN: the local picture

7

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

$18.45

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

694

residents 65 or older (19% of Two Harbors)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Lake County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Two Harbors 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.

Two Harbors has about 694 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Two Harbors compared with Lake County and Minnesota

Census figure	Two Harbors	Lake County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	4.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	5.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	1.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,207	$60,758	—

Older residents in towns around Two Harbors

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rice Lake, MN	23 mi	949	19%
Duluth, MN	28 mi	15,068	30%
Superior, WI	30 mi	4,778	37%
Hermantown, MN	31 mi	1,737	30%
Proctor, MN	33 mi	732	45%
Cloquet, MN	44 mi	2,175	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Two Harbors

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Duluth, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 677-2244
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore	Duluth, MN	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(218) 625-7848
Tru Home Health, Inc	Arden Hills, MN	153 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 767-6272
Benedictine Health Center Duluth	Duluth, MN	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(218) 740-4290
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home - Home Care - Duluth	Duluth, MN	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 249-6111
Regency Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Maple Grove, MN	157 mi	1 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(651) 488-4655
Senior Friend Home Care	Cloquet, MN	45 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(218) 727-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Two Harbors. 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 Two Harbors

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 42% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Two Harbors?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Two Harbors ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4 of 5), Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore (3.5 of 5), Tru Home Health, Inc (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Two Harbors?

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 42% of the $3,851 monthly median income of Two Harbors 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 Two Harbors, MN