Mobility Assistance in New Town, ND

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in New Town, ND: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Mountrail County)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

25 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stanley)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mountrail County)

About 41 New Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Mountrail County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

New Town compared with Mountrail County and North Dakota

Census figure	New Town	Mountrail County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	8.1%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	33%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$59,167	—

Older residents in towns around New Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Watford City, ND	38 mi	311	19%
Williston, ND	55 mi	2,810	16%
Minot, ND	58 mi	6,832	25%
Beulah, ND	60 mi	609	20%
Minot AFB, ND	61 mi	14	0.0%

Emergency hospitals near New Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mountrail County Medical Center Inc	Stanley, ND	25 mi	not rated	(701) 628-2424
Tioga Medical Center	Tioga, ND	34 mi	not rated	(701) 664-3305

Straight-line miles from the center of New Town. 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 New Town

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 $4,844 monthly median income of New Town 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 New Town: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in New Town?

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 $4,844 monthly median income of New Town 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 New Town, ND