Home health agencies and personal care providers that bring help to you — from a few hours of companionship each week to daily nursing visits.
250 providers statewide · most in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, St Paul
Home care spans non-medical help (housekeeping, meals, companionship), personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, transfers — often through the PCA/CFSS program), and skilled home health (nursing, therapy) ordered by a doctor. Many agencies offer several levels.
Yes. Minnesota's CFSS program (which replaced PCA) pays for personal care help for people on Medical Assistance who qualify through an assessment. Family members other than spouses can often be paid caregivers.
Agency home care in Minnesota typically costs $35–$50 per hour, with higher rates for skilled nursing visits and lower rates for longer regular shifts. Most agencies have hourly minimums per visit.
The Minnesota Department of Health licenses home care providers (Basic or Comprehensive). Ask for the license number and verify it on the MDH provider directory — every RightCare MN listing shows the license we have on file.