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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Zimmerman, MN: the local picture

17

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

$18.45

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

424

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Zimmerman)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Sherburne County)

17 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Zimmerman 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.

Zimmerman has about 424 residents aged 65 or older, 16% of whom report a disability.

Zimmerman compared with Sherburne County and Minnesota

Census figure	Zimmerman	Sherburne County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	33%	28%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	12%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	9.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	5.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,125	$56,493	—

Older residents in towns around Zimmerman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Elk River, MN	7.6 mi	3,663	36%
Princeton, MN	8.8 mi	1,286	33%
Nowthen, MN	9.8 mi	576	22%
Big Lake, MN	9.8 mi	706	41%
St. Francis, MN	10 mi	922	31%
Otsego, MN	12 mi	2,257	16%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Zimmerman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brooklyn Park, MN	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(763) 416-0289
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Triniti Home Health And Hospice	Elk River, MN	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 241-0654
Centracare Home Health	Waite Park, MN	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 259-9375
Home Health Care Inc	Golden Valley, MN	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 417-8888
Lifespark Home Health	Saint Louis Park, MN	36 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	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(612) 863-4478
Adara Home Health Inc	Buffalo, MN	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(763) 682-3005

Straight-line miles from the center of Zimmerman. 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 Zimmerman

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 26% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Zimmerman?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Zimmerman ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Triniti Home Health And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Zimmerman?

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 26% of the $6,094 monthly median income of Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman, MN