Dementia Care in Devils Lake, ND: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Devils Lake, ND: the local picture

390

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

1,638

residents 65 or older (22% of Devils Lake)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ramsey County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Devils Lake has about 390 residents aged 85 or older among 1,638 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Ramsey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

64% of older Devils Lake residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Devils Lake compared with Ramsey County and North Dakota

Census figure	Devils Lake	Ramsey County	North Dakota
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.8%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	49%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	4.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,563	$43,432	—

Nursing homes near Devils Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Heartland	Devils Lake, ND	1.4 mi	4 of 5	78	(701) 662-4905
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota	Lakota, ND	25 mi	1 of 5	38	(701) 247-2902

Hospices serving Devils Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice	Jamestown, ND	83 mi	(701) 952-4847
Chi Health At Home - Hospice	Valley City, ND	92 mi	(855) 860-3464
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	132 mi	(701) 356-1500

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Devils Lake

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 62% of the $2,630 monthly median income of Devils Lake 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Devils Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Devils Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eventide Heartland in Devils Lake (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society - Lakota in Lakota (25 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Devils Lake?

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 62% of the $2,630 monthly median income of Devils Lake 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Devils Lake, ND