Homemaker services help with routine household activities when a person is unable to manage them independently. The exact tasks and schedule are based on assessed needs and the authorized support plan.
Services may include
- Light household cleaning and organization.
- Laundry and basic linen care.
- Meal preparation and related cleanup.
- Shopping for household essentials.
- Other routine homemaking tasks identified in the support plan.
How support is planned
The purpose is to help maintain the person’s home environment—not to provide skilled nursing, major home repair, or services outside the assessed and authorized plan. Tasks are documented and delivered in a way that respects personal routines, preferences, and independence.
Eligibility and authorization
Coverage depends on the applicable Minnesota program, assessment results, and the person’s support plan. A case manager, care coordinator, county, tribal nation, or managed care organization may be involved in determining eligibility and service amount.
Official Minnesota information
See the Minnesota Department of Human Services Community-Based Services Manual for the current definition, covered tasks, limitations, and provider standards.
Minnesota DHS: Homemaker services