Mobility Assistance in Valley City, ND

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Valley City, ND: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Barnes County)

336

residents 85 or older (5.1% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Valley City)

34%

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

About 309 Valley City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Barnes County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Valley City that list physical therapy include Chi Health At Home - Hha and City County Health District; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Valley City compared with Barnes County and North Dakota

Census figure	Valley City	Barnes County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	3.9%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	6.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	36%	33%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	6.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,733	$51,500	—

Older residents in towns around Valley City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jamestown, ND	33 mi	3,200	23%
Casselton, ND	37 mi	293	23%
West Fargo, ND	52 mi	4,963	19%
Horace, ND	53 mi	294	8.5%
Fargo, ND	56 mi	17,510	17%
Moorhead, MN	60 mi	5,703	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home - Hha	Valley City, ND	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 845-6550
City County Health District	Valley City, ND	0.3 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(701) 845-8518

Emergency hospitals near Valley City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi Mercy Health	Valley City, ND	0.3 mi	5 of 5	(701) 845-6400
Jamestown Regional Medical Center	Jamestown, ND	35 mi	4 of 5	(701) 252-1050

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley City. 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 Valley City

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 47% of the $3,478 monthly median income of Valley City 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 Valley City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Valley City?

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 47% of the $3,478 monthly median income of Valley City 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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