Mobility Assistance in Fargo, ND: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fargo, ND: the local picture

17%

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

2,108

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fargo)

30%

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

About 2,910 Fargo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Cass County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,108 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Fargo compared with Cass County and North Dakota

Census figure	Fargo	Cass County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	33%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,225	$62,681	—

Older residents in towns around Fargo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Fargo, ND	3.6 mi	4,963	19%
Moorhead, MN	4.0 mi	5,703	20%
Dilworth, MN	6.4 mi	571	33%
Horace, ND	8.4 mi	294	8.5%
Casselton, ND	18 mi	293	23%
Barnesville, MN	25 mi	359	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	47 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	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Good Samaritan Society Home Care	Devils Lake, ND	128 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(877) 343-6217
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	5.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Nizhoni Healthcare Services, LLC	Fargo, ND	1.0 mi	not rated	—	(701) 639-4183
Healthy At Home	Fargo, ND	1.0 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(701) 478-4224

Emergency hospitals near Fargo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sanford Medical Center Fargo	Fargo, ND	2.0 mi	4 of 5	(701) 234-2000
Fargo Va Medical Center	Fargo, ND	3.9 mi	5 of 5	(701) 232-3241

Straight-line miles from the center of Fargo. 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 Fargo

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 33% of the $5,019 monthly median income of Fargo 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 Fargo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fargo?

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 33% of the $5,019 monthly median income of Fargo 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 Fargo, ND