Adult Disability Care in Wahpeton, ND: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Wahpeton, ND: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Richland County)

359

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

10%

of households have no vehicle (6.3% in Richland County)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wahpeton ZIP codes in their service area

About 695 Wahpeton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 11% in Richland County).

359 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

10% of Wahpeton households have no vehicle (6.3% in Richland County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Wahpeton compared with Richland County and North Dakota

Census figure	Wahpeton	Richland County	North Dakota
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	11%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.8%	4.7%	3.2%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.3%	5.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	2.8%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,228	$51,739	—

Older residents in towns around Wahpeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Breckenridge, MN	1.4 mi	667	19%
Fergus Falls, MN	26 mi	3,663	21%
Barnesville, MN	28 mi	359	3.7%
Pelican Rapids, MN	32 mi	444	15%
Horace, ND	36 mi	294	8.0%
Moorhead, MN	41 mi	5,703	13%

Home health agencies serving Wahpeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	2.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Benedictine Home Health	Wahpeton, ND	9.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 642-6667
Richland County Home Health Agency	Wahpeton, ND	9.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(701) 642-7735

Straight-line miles from the center of Wahpeton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Wahpeton

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Wahpeton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Wahpeton?

At the North Dakota median aide wage of $18.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,643 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers North Dakota.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Wahpeton, ND