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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fargo, ND: the local picture

2,108

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

17,510

residents 65 or older (13% of Fargo)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Cass County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fargo has about 2,108 residents aged 85 or older among 17,510 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Cass County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Fargo 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.

Fargo compared with Cass County and North Dakota

Census figure	Fargo	Cass County	North Dakota
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	8.9%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,225	$62,681	—

Older residents in towns around Fargo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Fargo, ND	3.6 mi	4,963	637
Moorhead, MN	4.0 mi	5,703	928
Dilworth, MN	6.4 mi	571	115
Horace, ND	8.4 mi	294	0
Casselton, ND	18 mi	293	30
Barnesville, MN	25 mi	359	57

Nursing homes near Fargo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Meadows On University	Fargo, ND	1.5 mi	1 of 5	95	(701) 237-3030
Smp Health - St Catherine South	Fargo, ND	1.6 mi	4 of 5	98	(701) 293-7750
Bethany On University	Fargo, ND	1.6 mi	5 of 5	172	(701) 239-3000
Eventide Fargo	Fargo, ND	2.1 mi	3 of 5	98	(701) 478-1800
Eventide Lutheran Home	Moorhead, MN	2.9 mi	4 of 5	145	(218) 233-7508
Smp Health - St Catherine North	Fargo, ND	2.9 mi	4 of 5	125	(701) 277-7999

Hospices serving Fargo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanford Fargo Hospice	Fargo, ND	3.9 mi	(701) 234-7550
Ethos Hospice	Fargo, ND	5.0 mi	(701) 356-3803
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	5.0 mi	(701) 356-1500
Chi Health At Home - Hospice	Valley City, ND	56 mi	(855) 860-3464

Straight-line miles from the center of Fargo. 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 Fargo

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 33% of the $5,019 monthly median income of Fargo 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 Fargo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fargo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Meadows On University in Fargo (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Smp Health - St Catherine South in Fargo (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bethany On University in Fargo (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fargo?

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 33% of the $5,019 monthly median income of Fargo 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 Fargo, ND