Hospice Support in Bismarck, ND: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bismarck, ND: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bismarck ZIP codes

2,188

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Burleigh County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Burleigh County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Bismarck ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Chi Health At Home in Bismarck (0.8 mi) and Sanford Home Care - Hospice in Mandan (6.7 mi).

4,985 Bismarck residents 65 or older live alone (36% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bismarck compared with Burleigh County and North Dakota

Census figure	Bismarck	Burleigh County	North Dakota
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	8.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,780	$61,483	—

Older residents in towns around Bismarck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lincoln, ND	4.7 mi	315	54%
Mandan, ND	5.6 mi	4,015	31%
Beulah, ND	57 mi	609	31%

Hospices serving Bismarck

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	(701) 530-4500
Sanford Home Care - Hospice	Mandan, ND	6.7 mi	(701) 323-8400
Sakakawea Medical Center Hospice	Hazen, ND	53 mi	(701) 748-7380
Chi Health At Home - Hospice	Dickinson, ND	94 mi	(701) 456-4378
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice	Jamestown, ND	96 mi	(701) 952-4847
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot	Minot, ND	101 mi	(701) 240-9834

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Bismarck

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 34% of the $4,898 monthly median income of Bismarck 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Bismarck: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bismarck?

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 34% of the $4,898 monthly median income of Bismarck 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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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