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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jamestown, ND: the local picture

637

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

3,200

residents 65 or older (20% of Jamestown)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Stutsman County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jamestown has about 637 residents aged 85 or older among 3,200 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 (34% in Stutsman County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Jamestown 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.

Jamestown compared with Stutsman County and North Dakota

Census figure	Jamestown	Stutsman County	North Dakota
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	3.4%	2.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	3.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,774	$39,936	—

Nursing homes near Jamestown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Jamestown	Jamestown, ND	0.3 mi	3 of 5	79	(701) 252-5881
Smp Health - Ave Maria	Jamestown, ND	1.6 mi	3 of 5	100	(701) 252-5660

Hospices serving Jamestown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice	Jamestown, ND	2.7 mi	(701) 952-4847
Chi Health At Home - Hospice	Valley City, ND	33 mi	(855) 860-3464
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	88 mi	(701) 356-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Jamestown. 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 Jamestown

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 57% of the $2,898 monthly median income of Jamestown 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 Jamestown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jamestown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eventide Jamestown in Jamestown (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Smp Health - Ave Maria in Jamestown (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jamestown?

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 57% of the $2,898 monthly median income of Jamestown 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 Jamestown, ND