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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Willmar, MN: the local picture

6

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

$18.45

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

4,021

residents 65 or older (19% of Willmar)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Kandiyohi County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Willmar 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.

Willmar has about 4,021 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Willmar compared with Kandiyohi County and Minnesota

Census figure	Willmar	Kandiyohi County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	28%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,724	$60,833	—

Older residents in towns around Willmar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paynesville, MN	24 mi	682	37%
Litchfield, MN	26 mi	1,462	37%
Benson, MN	30 mi	774	51%
Granite Falls, MN	32 mi	609	25%
Montevideo, MN	34 mi	1,192	40%
Hutchinson, MN	37 mi	3,291	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Willmar

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield	Litchfield, MN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 693-7367
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	55 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005
Bethesda Home Health	Willmar, MN	1.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 235-8364
Divine Home Care Inc	Willmar, MN	1.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 231-9757

Straight-line miles from the center of Willmar. 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 Willmar

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 39% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Willmar 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 Willmar: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Willmar?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Willmar ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Ecumen Home Care And Hospice - Litchfield (4 of 5), Avera At Home Marshall (3.5 of 5), Vivie Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Willmar?

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 39% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Willmar 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 Willmar, MN