SturdyCare Health Services provides personalized in-home care and expert healthcare business consulting across Minnesota. Whether you need support at home or guidance to launch your own care business, we're here every step of the way.
From your first call to the first day of care, our team guides you through every step. We make starting home care or consulting services as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Call, email, or fill out our contact form. Our friendly intake coordinator will respond within one business day to learn about your needs, answer every question, and walk you through your options with no pressure.
We schedule a care assessment or consulting discovery session at no cost. Our team listens carefully to understand your goals, health situation, or business vision — then builds a fully customized plan designed around you.
Services start on your schedule. Whether it's a caregiver arriving at your loved one's door or your first consulting session, our team shows up prepared, professional, and fully committed to delivering results from day one.
Our dedicated caregivers bring professional, compassionate support directly into your home—helping clients live safely, comfortably, and independently. All services are tailored to individual needs and coordinated with families and healthcare teams.
Meaningful social interaction, conversation, and emotional support to reduce isolation and improve quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Our companions engage clients in hobbies, outings, games, reading, and daily activities that bring joy and purpose. Regular companionship is proven to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and slow cognitive decline. We carefully match each client with a caregiver who shares their interests and communication style.
Light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment for every client. A tidy, organized home reduces fall hazards, promotes better nutrition, and gives clients and families peace of mind. Our caregivers handle tasks with care and respect for each client's personal preferences and household routines. Services are flexible — scheduled as often as needed, from daily visits to weekly support.
Timely, reliable reminders to help clients take the right medications at the right times, supporting adherence to prescribed treatment plans and physician instructions. Missed or incorrect doses are one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions among seniors — our caregivers help prevent that. We track medication schedules, watch for visible side effects, and communicate concerns to families and healthcare providers promptly. Our approach keeps clients safe, confident, and in control of their own health at home.
Licensed nurses providing wound care, health monitoring, medication management, and clinical assessments — bringing hospital-quality care safely into the home setting. Skilled nursing allows clients to recover from surgery, illness, or injury in the comfort of their own home rather than extended facility stays. Our nurses coordinate directly with physicians, therapists, and specialists to ensure continuity and quality of care. Every visit is documented and reported so families always know exactly how their loved one is doing.
Temporary relief for family caregivers — planned or emergency coverage so primary caregivers can rest, recharge, and attend to their own health and wellbeing. Caregiver burnout is a serious and often overlooked health risk; regular breaks are not a luxury, they're a necessity. SturdyCare provides seamless, trustworthy coverage — whether for a few hours, a weekend, or an extended period — so families can step away with confidence. We maintain all care routines and preferences so there's no disruption for your loved one.
Home and Community Based Services waiver support helping eligible Minnesotans access state-funded programs that enable independent living in their communities. Minnesota offers multiple HCBS waiver programs including CAC, CADI, DD, and BI — each designed to support specific populations with different needs and funding levels. Our team helps families understand which waivers apply, assists with the application and enrollment process, and ensures services are delivered in full compliance with DHS requirements. We work closely with county case managers and care coordinators to keep everything on track.
Services may be covered by Medical Assistance, HCBS waivers, CFSS, or private pay. Contact us to discuss funding options.
From licensing and compliance to operations and care coordination, SturdyCare's consulting team provides hands-on guidance to help entrepreneurs successfully enter the Minnesota home care industry and scale confidently.
End-to-end guidance for new agency owners — from business formation and branding through MDH application, background studies, and operational launch readiness. We help you choose the right business structure, register with the state, open business accounts, and establish your professional identity in the market. Our team has walked dozens of entrepreneurs through the Minnesota licensing process and knows every requirement, deadline, and common pitfall to avoid. You'll launch faster, more confidently, and with a stronger foundation than going it alone.
Expert assistance navigating Minnesota's DHS 245D license requirements, application preparation, site readiness reviews, and pre-survey compliance audits. The 245D license is required for agencies providing services to vulnerable adults and individuals with disabilities in Minnesota — and the requirements are detailed and non-negotiable. We review your entire operation, identify gaps before DHS does, and help you build systems that pass inspection the first time. Our consultants stay current on all regulatory updates so your license and renewal process remain smooth year after year.
Step-by-step support through the Consumer Directed Community Supports enrollment process, provider agreements, and ongoing DHS compliance requirements. CFSS gives clients greater control over their own care — and becoming an enrolled CFSS provider opens your agency to a broader client base with state-backed funding. We guide you through the application, training requirements, provider agreement terms, and billing setup from start to finish. Our team also prepares you for ongoing DHS reviews and audit readiness so you can focus on serving clients, not managing paperwork.
Custom policy manuals, staff handbooks, and care protocols built to Minnesota regulatory standards — saving time and ensuring survey-ready documentation from day one. Generic templates downloaded from the internet rarely meet DHS expectations and can create serious compliance gaps during licensing surveys. We build your policy library from scratch or overhaul existing documents to align with 245D, CFSS, HIPAA, and MDH requirements specific to your services. Every manual we deliver is practical, staff-friendly, and built to be used — not just filed away.
Ongoing operational coaching, scheduling frameworks, quality assurance systems, and care coordination tools to grow a sustainable, client-centered home care business. Many agencies launch successfully but struggle to scale — inconsistent scheduling, poor documentation habits, and weak QA processes cause turnover, complaints, and compliance issues. We work alongside your team to build the operational backbone your agency needs to grow with confidence. From hiring and onboarding to client intake and care plan management, we help you build systems that run efficiently even when you're not in the room.
Available for new startups, existing agencies, and healthcare professionals transitioning to home care ownership.
We built SturdyCare Health Services on a foundation of integrity, compassion, and professional excellence. Every service we provide—whether in-home care or business consulting—reflects our unwavering commitment to the people we serve.
Fully licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and compliant with 245D and CFSS regulations—so you can trust every interaction meets the highest standards.
Our caregivers and consultants are carefully selected, background-checked, and trained to provide care and guidance with genuine warmth, respect, and professionalism.
Deeply rooted in the communities we serve across Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, and Wright Counties—we understand local needs and build lasting relationships.
No cookie-cutter programs here. Every care plan and consulting engagement is customized to the unique goals, circumstances, and needs of the individual or business we support.
SturdyCare serves a wide range of individuals, families, and professionals. If you're not sure whether we can help, just ask — we'll point you in the right direction.
We help seniors maintain independence, dignity, and safety in their own homes. From daily companion visits to skilled nursing, our services adapt as needs change so aging in place remains a reality, not just a hope.
Veterans deserve exceptional care and deep respect. Our team is experienced working with veterans who have physical disabilities, PTSD, and age-related challenges. We also help connect veterans with VA benefits and waiver programs that may fund their care.
We support adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities through HCBS waiver programs, CFSS, and private pay services. Our person-centered approach ensures each client's strengths, preferences, and goals guide everything we do.
Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful things a family can do — and one of the most exhausting. We partner with families to provide the right level of support, whether that's a few hours of respite each week or full-time care coordination alongside your existing routines.
Hospitals, clinics, discharge planners, and social workers trust SturdyCare because we communicate clearly, follow through on care plans, and treat every referred client with the same care we'd want for our own family. Referrals are processed promptly and handled with full confidentiality.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow an existing agency, our consulting team provides the hands-on expertise and Minnesota-specific knowledge you need. We've helped entrepreneurs from all backgrounds successfully enter and thrive in the home care industry.
SturdyCare Health Services currently provides in-home care and consulting support across five Minnesota counties. Our care teams are local, responsive, and deeply familiar with the communities they serve.
Not sure if we serve your area? Contact us — we're always expanding our reach to help more Minnesota families.
These are the kinds of experiences families, clients, and partners share with us. Every story reminds us why this work matters. Use the form below to share your own.
"From the very first visit, we noticed a difference. The caregiver arrived on time, learned our routine, and treated our mother with genuine kindness. For our family, having SturdyCare's support has meant we can finally breathe again."
Family Caregiver Hennepin County
"I wasn't sure how I'd feel about having someone in my home. But the caregiver SturdyCare sent made it feel completely natural. They showed up consistently, helped me with what I needed, and treated me with respect every single time."
Client Anoka County
"I've referred several clients to SturdyCare and the follow-through has always been there. They communicate when they say they will, they understand the waiver process, and they genuinely take care of the people I send their way."
Social Worker Ramsey County
"I came to SturdyCare's consulting team with an idea and left with a real business. The licensing process is not simple — but they walked me through every step. I launched on time and fully compliant."
Agency Owner Wright County
Referring a client to SturdyCare is simple and secure. Our intake team responds within one business day, keeps you informed throughout the transition, and coordinates seamlessly with your care plan. We accept referrals from hospitals, clinics, discharge planners, social workers, and case managers across Minnesota.
We believe informed families make the best decisions. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often — and our team is always available if you have more.
Still have questions? Our team is happy to help.
Ask Us AnythingWhether you're seeking in-home care for a loved one or exploring home care business consulting, the SturdyCare team is ready to help. Reach out today—we respond promptly and love connecting with families and professionals across Minnesota.