Mobility Assistance in Bismarck, ND

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Bismarck, ND: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Burleigh County)

2,188

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bismarck)

33%

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

About 2,874 Bismarck residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Burleigh County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,188 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Bismarck that list physical therapy include Chi Health At Home and Sanford Home Care Fargo; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Bismarck compared with Burleigh County and North Dakota

Census figure	Bismarck	Burleigh County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.4%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	33%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,780	$61,483	—

Older residents in towns around Bismarck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincoln, ND	4.7 mi	315	16%
Mandan, ND	5.6 mi	4,015	15%
Beulah, ND	57 mi	609	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 530-4500
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	187 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Sanford Home Care - Hha	Mandan, ND	6.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 323-8400
Caringedge Healthcare Of Minot	Minot, ND	101 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 240-9834
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	186 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Kayd Home Care LLC	Bismarck, ND	7.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(701) 255-0300

Emergency hospitals near Bismarck

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Alexius Health	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(701) 530-7000
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(701) 323-6000

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 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 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 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 Bismarck: common questions

How much does mobility assistance 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).

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; 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 Bismarck, ND