Home Health Aides in Wahpeton, ND: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Wahpeton, ND: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wahpeton ZIP codes in their service area

$18.96

median hourly wage of home care aides in North Dakota (BLS, May 2025)

1,557

residents 65 or older (19% of Wahpeton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Richland County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wahpeton ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Wahpeton has about 1,557 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Wahpeton compared with Richland County and North Dakota

Census figure	Wahpeton	Richland County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	2.8%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,228	$51,739	—

Older residents in towns around Wahpeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Breckenridge, MN	1.4 mi	667	30%
Fergus Falls, MN	26 mi	3,663	40%
Barnesville, MN	28 mi	359	37%
Pelican Rapids, MN	32 mi	444	26%
Horace, ND	36 mi	294	22%
Moorhead, MN	41 mi	5,703	31%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wahpeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	2.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Benedictine Home Health	Wahpeton, ND	9.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 642-6667
Richland County Home Health Agency	Wahpeton, ND	9.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(701) 642-7735

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Wahpeton

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 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton 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 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.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Wahpeton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Wahpeton?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Wahpeton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Chi Health At Home (3.5 of 5), Benedictine Home Health (2.5 of 5), Richland County Home Health Agency (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Wahpeton?

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 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton 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.

Home Health Aides in Wahpeton, ND