Half Of Minnesota Home Care Aides Live In A Household Relying On Public Assistance

Half of home care aides in Minnesota live in a low-income household that qualifies for some form of public assistance. The average hourly wage for home care workers is $11.48, about 64% lower than the $18.88 average hourly wage across all occupations. Further, about 75% of Minnesota home care workers report working less than full time.

These findings were reported in “State of Care: Minnesota's Home Care Landscape” by PHI. The researchers reviewed public data and conducted stakeholder interviews between December 2015 through April 2016. The interviews included more than 30 stakeholders representing 17 groups, including . . .