Mobility Assistance in Dickinson, ND

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dickinson, ND: the local picture

20%

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

557

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

6.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dickinson)

32%

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

About 583 Dickinson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Stark County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Dickinson compared with Stark County and North Dakota

Census figure	Dickinson	Stark County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	39%	33%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	7.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,925	$43,152	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home - Hha	Dickinson, ND	6.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 456-4378
Sanford Home Care - Hha	Mandan, ND	89 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 323-8400

Emergency hospitals near Dickinson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson	Dickinson, ND	6.3 mi	2 of 5	(701) 456-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dickinson. 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 Dickinson

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 51% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Dickinson 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 Dickinson: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dickinson?

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 51% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Dickinson 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 Dickinson, ND