First Homecare
Home Care & Respite Care · Minneapolis, MN

First Homecare

Home Care & Respite Care · Minneapolis, MN

Overview of First Homecare

First Homecare works out of an office on Hennepin Ave, in Minneapolis’s East Isles neighborhood, but the actual care happens somewhere else: inside a client’s own home. That’s the model here: seniors and people who need daily personal support get a caregiver who comes to them, rather than the other way around.

East Isles rates a 92 on the Walk Score scale, which puts it firmly in walker’s paradise territory. Errands don’t really require a car in that neighborhood, and for family members swinging by to check in or talk through a care plan, that’s a small but real convenience.

What First Homecare actually does day-to-day is non-medical, hands-on support. Companionship, supervision, help with bathing and dressing, light housekeeping, overnight monitoring, all of it built around a client’s own schedule rather than a facility’s. Hourly visits work for some families, live-in care for others. Respite care rounds things out too, giving whoever’s been doing the caregiving a real break, with coverage that can happen at home or in a facility setting depending on what’s needed.

Strip away the extras, and what’s left is a straightforward home care setup built for flexibility: non-medical support, scheduling that bends to the client rather than the other way around, and a respite option for the family member who’s been carrying the load alone.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #6 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Details

State License TypesPCA, 245D

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaMust be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum Age18+

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Minneapolis's city center to First Homecare's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Home Care in Minnesota

First Homecare is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about First Homecare

What neighborhood is First Homecare in?

First Homecare is in the East Isles neighborhood.

Is First Homecare in a walkable area?

First Homecare has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at First Homecare?

No, First Homecare has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of First Homecare?

Yes — there are 4 photos of First Homecare in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of First Homecare?

First Homecare is located at 2526 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405.

What is the phone number of First Homecare?

(612) 294-9000 will put you in contact with the team at First Homecare.

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