Home Health Aides in Valley City, ND
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Valley City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Valley City, ND: the local picture
2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Valley City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in North Dakota earn a median $18.96 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $17.84 and $22.02.
Valley City has about 1,510 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.
Valley City compared with Barnes County and North Dakota
| Census figure | Valley City | Barnes County | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 23% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 44% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 14% | 9.9% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.8% | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,733 | $51,500 | — |
Older residents in towns around Valley City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown, ND | 33 mi | 3,200 | 38% |
| Casselton, ND | 37 mi | 293 | 39% |
| West Fargo, ND | 52 mi | 4,963 | 34% |
| Horace, ND | 53 mi | 294 | 22% |
| Fargo, ND | 56 mi | 17,510 | 30% |
| Moorhead, MN | 60 mi | 5,703 | 31% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Valley City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health At Home - Hha | Valley City, ND | 0.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (701) 845-6550 |
| City County Health District | Valley City, ND | 0.3 mi | not rated | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (701) 845-8518 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Valley City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Valley City
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 47% of the $3,478 monthly median income of Valley City 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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Valley City: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Valley City?
Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Valley City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Chi Health At Home - Hha (3.5 of 5), City County Health District (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Valley City?
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 47% of the $3,478 monthly median income of Valley City 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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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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.
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