Hospice Support in Dilworth, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Dilworth, MN: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dilworth ZIP codes

115

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

56%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Clay County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clay County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Dilworth ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sanford Fargo Hospice in Fargo (7.0 mi) and Ethos Hospice in Fargo (9.0 mi).

316 Dilworth residents 65 or older live alone (56% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Dilworth compared with Clay County and Minnesota

Census figure	Dilworth	Clay County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	4.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,891	$56,946	—

Older residents in towns around Dilworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Moorhead, MN	2.5 mi	5,703	38%
Fargo, ND	6.4 mi	17,510	36%
West Fargo, ND	10.0 mi	4,963	29%
Horace, ND	13 mi	294	25%
Barnesville, MN	21 mi	359	33%
Casselton, ND	24 mi	293	27%

Hospices serving Dilworth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sanford Fargo Hospice	Fargo, ND	7.0 mi	(701) 234-7550
Ethos Hospice	Fargo, ND	9.0 mi	(701) 356-3803
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	9.0 mi	(701) 356-1500
Sanford Bemidji Hospice	Bemidji, MN	101 mi	(218) 333-5665

Straight-line miles from the center of Dilworth. 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 Dilworth

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,491 monthly median income of Dilworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Dilworth: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Dilworth?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,491 monthly median income of Dilworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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