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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Worthington, MN: the local picture

3

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

$18.45

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

2,256

residents 65 or older (16% of Worthington)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Nobles County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Worthington ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Worthington has about 2,256 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.

Worthington compared with Nobles County and Minnesota

Census figure	Worthington	Nobles County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	28%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	35%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,611	$55,273	—

Older residents in towns around Worthington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sibley, IA	17 mi	567	33%
Spirit Lake, IA	28 mi	1,217	37%
Windom, MN	29 mi	1,101	24%
Milford, IA	30 mi	802	23%
Jackson, MN	31 mi	714	49%
Luverne, MN	31 mi	1,145	24%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Worthington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN	Windom, MN	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 831-0734
Avera At Home Marshall	Marshall, MN	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(507) 537-7070
International Quality Homecare	Rochester, MN	158 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(888) 995-4742

Straight-line miles from the center of Worthington. 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 Worthington

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 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington 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 Worthington: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Worthington?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Worthington ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Sam Society Home Care Of Sw MN (4.5 of 5), Avera At Home Marshall (3.5 of 5), International Quality Homecare (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Worthington?

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 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington 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 Worthington, MN