Mobility Assistance in Barnesville, MN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Barnesville, MN: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Clay County)

57

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

22 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fargo)

37%

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

About 63 Barnesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Clay County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

57 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Barnesville that list physical therapy include Aveanna Home Health and Essentia Health Home Care West; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Barnesville compared with Clay County and Minnesota

Census figure	Barnesville	Clay County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	4.2%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	9.1%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,472	$56,946	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pelican Rapids, MN	17 mi	444	16%
Dilworth, MN	21 mi	571	33%
Moorhead, MN	21 mi	5,703	20%
Fargo, ND	25 mi	17,510	17%
Horace, ND	25 mi	294	8.5%
West Fargo, ND	27 mi	4,963	19%

Home health agencies serving Barnesville (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Waite Park, MN	130 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(320) 774-0777
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 847-0808
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Vivie Home Health	Alexandria, MN	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(320) 759-1273
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

Emergency hospitals near Barnesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Essentia Health	Fargo, ND	22 mi	3 of 5	(701) 364-8000
Sanford Medical Center Fargo	Fargo, ND	24 mi	4 of 5	(701) 234-2000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Barnesville

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 50% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Barnesville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Barnesville?

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 50% of the $3,206 monthly median income of Barnesville 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).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Barnesville, MN