Mobility Assistance in Devils Lake, ND

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Devils Lake, ND: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Ramsey County)

390

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Devils Lake)

38%

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

About 311 Devils Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Ramsey County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Devils Lake that list physical therapy include Altru's Home Health and Good Samaritan Society Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Devils Lake compared with Ramsey County and North Dakota

Census figure	Devils Lake	Ramsey County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.8%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	3.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	49%	33%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,563	$43,432	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	86 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Devils Lake, ND	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(877) 343-6217

Emergency hospitals near Devils Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake	Devils Lake, ND	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(701) 662-2131
Towner County Medical Center	Cando, ND	30 mi	not rated	(701) 968-4411

Straight-line miles from the center of Devils Lake. 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 Devils Lake

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 62% of the $2,630 monthly median income of Devils Lake 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 Devils Lake: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Devils Lake?

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 62% of the $2,630 monthly median income of Devils Lake 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.

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