Home Health Aides in Waconia, MN: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Waconia, MN: the local picture

11

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

$18.45

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

2,005

residents 65 or older (15% of Waconia)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Carver County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Waconia 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.

Waconia has about 2,005 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Waconia compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Waconia	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	28%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	7.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	8.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,505	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Waconia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mayer, MN	6.1 mi	182	12%
Victoria, MN	6.6 mi	1,636	19%
Minnetrista, MN	7.7 mi	1,142	6.4%
Norwood Young America, MN	7.9 mi	685	40%
Watertown, MN	8.6 mi	541	44%
Mound, MN	9.0 mi	1,850	26%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Waconia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 345-3310
Allina Health Home Health	Minneapolis, MN	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Ridgeview Home Care Services	Waconia, MN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(952) 442-6030
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Summit Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 334-7990

Straight-line miles from the center of Waconia. 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 Waconia

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 44% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Waconia 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 Waconia: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Waconia?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Waconia ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Home Health Care Inc (4 of 5), Triniti Home Health And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Waconia?

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 44% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Waconia 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 Waconia, MN