Freedom Home Care Raises Short-Shift Pay to $24/Hr, Launches Mankato Hiring Push

Freedom Home Care raises short-shift pay to $24/hr in Mankato and Owatonna, MN, and launches a caregiver hiring push and referral bonus amid rising senior care demand.

Owatonna, United States, September 15, 2026 /NewsNetwork/ -- Freedom Home Care, LLC is raising its short-shift pay rates and launching a caregiver hiring push across Mankato and Owatonna, Minnesota. Weekend short-shift rates for 2-hour visits now reach $24.00 per hour, while weekday short-shift rates rise to $22.00 per hour, as the company responds to strong demand for senior care services in the region.

More information is available at https://freedomhomecarellc.com/about/careers/

The company reports a record week of five new client intakes, a pace that reflects growing need for in-home senior care across southern Minnesota. That surge is driving both the pay increase and the accompanying recruitment campaign, as Freedom Home Care works to keep staffing aligned with client needs.

Freedom Home Care serves Mankato, Owatonna, and surrounding communities across Blue Earth, Steele, Rice, and Nicollet counties. Because meeting local seniors' desire to age in place safely requires a steady pipeline of caregivers, the hiring push aims to close that gap before demand outpaces capacity.

The new short-shift structure rewards caregivers who take on high-demand 2-hour visits, compensating for the flexibility, travel time, and dedication those shorter assignments require. The company positions these rates as recognition for caregivers filling gaps in client schedules.

Alongside the pay increase, Freedom Home Care is rolling out a 30-day caregiver referral initiative. Anyone who refers a candidate who is successfully hired within the campaign window receives a $300 cash bonus plus a pair of Minnesota Vikings tickets, an incentive meant to encourage current staff and community members to spread the word quickly.

More details can be found at: https://freedomhomecarellc.com/caregiver-pay-hits-24-hr-for-short-shifts-mankato-owatonna-hiring/

Freedom Home Care's sales and marketing teams in Mankato and Owatonna are seeing strong demand, coming off a record week with five new client intakes, said Chris Mihm, founder of Freedom Home Care. To ensure seniors continue receiving a high standard of care, Freedom Home Care, LLC is boosting its short-shift pay rates up to $24 an hour and rolling out a 30-day referral campaign with $300 bonuses and Minnesota Vikings tickets. Freedom Home Care wants to reward the dedicated caregivers who keep its communities thriving.

Josh Humbert, who leads sales and marketing, and Erin Trevino, Owatonna branch manager, echoed that sentiment. Seniors across Blue Earth and Steele counties want to remain safely in their homes, and local teams in Mankato and Owatonna are working to meet that need, they said. Freedom Home Care is offering some of the higher short-shift pay rates in the region because the company values its caregivers' time, travel, and dedication. Experienced caregivers and those seeking flexible weekend hours will find now is a good time to join Freedom Home Care.

Prospective caregivers in Mankato, Owatonna, and surrounding communities can learn more about open positions and apply directly through the company's careers page. Additional information about Freedom Home Care's full range of home care and case management services is available at https://www.freedomhomecarellc.com

Contact Info:
Name: Chris Mihm
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Organization: Freedom Home Care, LLC
Address: 1065 S.W. 24th Avenue Suite 115, Owatonna, MN 55060, United States
Phone: +1-507-387-4663
Website: https://www.freedomhomecarellc.com

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