Minot, North Dakota

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Minot, ND

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Minot for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Minot, ND: the local picture

1,250
residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)
6,832
residents 65 or older (14% of Minot)
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Ward County)
3
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Minot has about 1,250 residents aged 85 or older among 6,832 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Ward County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Minot 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.

Minot compared with Ward County and North Dakota

Census figureMinotWard CountyNorth Dakota
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.1%2.2%
Residents 65 or older14%14%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%40%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%31%33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%11%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home5.8%5.5%6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$51,804$58,034—

Nursing homes near Minot

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Minot Health And Rehab, LLCMinot, ND0.7 mi1 of 576(701) 852-1255
Trinity HomesMinot, ND0.8 mi1 of 5141(701) 857-5800
Souris Valley Care CenterVelva, ND20 mi1 of 546(701) 338-2072

Hospices serving Minot

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Trinity Hospitals - HospiceMinot, ND1.1 mi(701) 857-5083
Caringedge Hospice Of MinotMinot, ND1.1 mi(701) 240-9834
Chi Health At HomeBismarck, ND101 mi(701) 530-4500
Hia HospiceFargo, ND230 mi(701) 356-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Minot. 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 Minot

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 38% of the $4,317 monthly median income of Minot 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 Minot: common questions

What nursing homes are near Minot?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Minot Health And Rehab, LLC in Minot (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Trinity Homes in Minot (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Souris Valley Care Center in Velva (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Minot?

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 38% of the $4,317 monthly median income of Minot 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.

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.

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