First Homecare

Q: What neighborhood is First Homecare in?

First Homecare is in the East Isles neighborhood.

Q: 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.

Q: Are there photos of First Homecare?

Yes — there are 9 photos of First Homecare in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the phone number of First Homecare?

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

Q: Is First Homecare Medicare or Medicaid certified?

First Homecare is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of First Homecare

First Homecare is a home care and respite care agency at 2526 Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis’s East Isles neighborhood, serving seniors and individuals needing personal care and support. Regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health.

With a walk score of 92 (walker’s paradise), First Homecare sits 3.5 miles from downtown Minneapolis and 1.69 miles from Children’s Minnesota – Minneapolis Hospital.

The agency describes itself as a trusted local provider committed to a client-centered approach. As a home care provider, First Homecare enables clients to receive care in their own homes or respite support arranged around individual schedules.

Services include non-medical care: companionship, supervision, assistance with daily living activities (bathing, dressing), light housekeeping, nighttime monitoring, and respite care. The team states it takes time to understand each client’s specific needs and preferences. Both hourly and live-in arrangements are available. Respite care allows primary caregivers temporary relief by providing coverage for their loved ones in home or facility settings.

As a home care agency, First Homecare operates under different regulatory frameworks than facility-based assisted living or nursing homes. State licensing and inspection protocols for home care agencies differ significantly from residential facilities. No inspection history or regulatory compliance records are publicly disclosed.

Families should ask about licensing status, background checks, staff qualifications, insurance coverage, care plan development, emergency protocols, on-call availability, and references from other clients.

(612) 294-9000 20info@firsthomecaremn.com

Types of Care at First Homecare

Home Care Respite Care

Walk Score: 92 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

State License TypesPCA, 245D

Respite Care

Home Care

Admission CriteriaMust be at least 18 years of age.

Minimum Age18+

Specific ProgramsCFSS Services, Employees, Employees Login, Employee Resources, Online Form, Application for Employment, Study Consent Form, Referral

3.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Minneapolis's city center to First Homecare's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.69 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Minnesota - Minneapolis Hospital)

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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

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

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.

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).

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).

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

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).

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

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)

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 there photos of First Homecare?

Yes — there are 9 photos of First Homecare in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of First Homecare?

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

Is First Homecare Medicare or Medicaid certified?

First Homecare is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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