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In-Home Care in Minnesota at a Glance
Minnesota In-Home Care Costs and How Far VA Benefits Go
The Minnesota median for a home health aide is $8,389 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 26% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $44 an hour, a Minnesota veteran who needs help mornings and evenings only may spend far less than the full-time median.
| Type of care | Minnesota per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $8,389 | $6,673 | 46% |
| Adult day care | $2,600 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $6,572 | $6,200 | 59% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,646 | $9,581 | 36% |
All Minnesota figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
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Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Minnesota veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Minnesota Veterans and Families Who May Qualify
Minnesota is home to 259,988 veterans, 148,526 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Minnesota had 113,680 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 13.9% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Veteran-Approved In-Home Care Across Minnesota
Patriot Angels works with 11 in-home care providers in Minnesota, 8 of them home care agencies and the rest senior communities that also send caregivers out.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 1 | 1 |
| Eden Prairie | 1 | 0 |
| Forest Lake | 1 | 0 |
| Woodbury | 1 | 1 |
| Minneapolis | 1 | 1 |
| Duluth | 1 | 1 |
| Roseville | 1 | 1 |
| Hibbing | 1 | 0 |
Operators with the most Minnesota locations: Cornerstone Caregiving (8), Griswold Home Care (2), FirstLight Home Care (1).
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Licensing for Minnesota Home Care Agencies
Minnesota requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Home Care Provider license (basic or comprehensive), issued by Minnesota Department of Health. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
Minnesota Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Elderly Waiver (EW) and Alternative Care
Minnesota Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Minnesota.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Minnesota home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Minnesota City
11 Minnesota cities have a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota.
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Minnesota In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Minnesota?
The Minnesota median is $8,389 a month for 44 hours a week, about $44 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Minnesota?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Minnesota agency or a private caregiver.
Do Minnesota home care agencies need a license?
Yes. Minnesota licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does Minnesota Medicaid pay for care at home?
Elderly Waiver (EW) and Alternative Care can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Minnesota?
11 providers in 11 cities.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in Minnesota and every other state, start with the national guide.
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Assisted living in Minnesota
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Independent living in Minnesota
Senior apartments in Minnesota for a spouse or veteran who doesn’t need daily care.
Memory care in Minnesota
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