PCA stands for, Personal Care Assistance. PCA services help a person with activities of daily living and health related tasks so that person can continue to live independently in their home. For instance, a PCA can help with bathing, grooming, mobility, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, or help with behaviors.

PCA services are paid for by Minnesota health care programs such as Medical Assistance. Another payment option is to privately pay for PCA services. The first step in order to receive PCA services is to have an assessment done by the county you live in.