Wave of Layoffs: Hundreds of Home Care Workers Shocked by Sudden Company Shutdown

In a stunning blow to Minnesota’s home care sector, St. Paul-based Dependable Home Health Care announced it will wind down operations and lay off more than 400 employees, leaving hundreds of vulnerable clients scrambling for alternatives. The abrupt shutdown, triggered by rising operational costs, staffing shortages, and new regulatory hurdles, has sent shockwaves through the workforce and the community. Caregivers, many caught completely off guard, expressed deep concern for both their own livelihoods and the needs of clients who rely on their daily support—a disruption made worse by government audits and delays in critical benefits. As the company phases out services, both staff and recipients face an uncertain future, highlighting the fragile foundation of care and support for Minnesota’s most at-risk residents. More