Mobility Assistance in Grafton, ND: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Grafton, ND: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Walsh County)

272

residents 85 or older (6.6% of all residents)

0.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grafton)

40%

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

About 172 Grafton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Walsh County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Grafton that list physical therapy include Altru's Home Health and Ethos Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Grafton compared with Walsh County and North Dakota

Census figure	Grafton	Walsh County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	6.6%	4.3%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	4.5%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	33%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	3.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,527	$50,794	—

Older residents in towns around Grafton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grand Forks, ND	37 mi	8,315	18%
East Grand Forks, MN	38 mi	1,137	25%
Crookston, MN	58 mi	1,519	20%
Thief River Falls, MN	60 mi	1,733	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Altru's Home Health	Grand Forks, ND	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 780-5880
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	115 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

Emergency hospitals near Grafton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Unity Medical Center	Grafton, ND	0.2 mi	not rated	(701) 352-1620
First Care Health Center	Park River, ND	16 mi	not rated	(701) 284-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Grafton. 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 Grafton

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 50% of the $3,294 monthly median income of Grafton 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 Grafton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Grafton?

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 50% of the $3,294 monthly median income of Grafton 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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