CNA Home Care in Fargo, ND: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Fargo, ND: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

733

certified beds in the 6 nearest nursing homes

$18.96

median hourly wage of home care aides in North Dakota (BLS, May 2025)

$7.25

North Dakota minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Fargo are The Meadows On University in Fargo (1.5 mi), Smp Health - St Catherine South in Fargo (1.6 mi), Bethany On University in Fargo (1.6 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.

Aides in North Dakota earn a median $18.96 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). North Dakota's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Fargo has about 2,108 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Fargo compared with Cass County and North Dakota

Census figure	Fargo	Cass County	North Dakota
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	2.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.6%	9.9%
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+	Residents 85+
West Fargo, ND	3.6 mi	4,963	637
Moorhead, MN	4.0 mi	5,703	928
Dilworth, MN	6.4 mi	571	115
Horace, ND	8.4 mi	294	0
Casselton, ND	18 mi	293	30
Barnesville, MN	25 mi	359	57

Nursing homes near Fargo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Meadows On University	Fargo, ND	1.5 mi	1 of 5	95	(701) 237-3030
Smp Health - St Catherine South	Fargo, ND	1.6 mi	4 of 5	98	(701) 293-7750
Bethany On University	Fargo, ND	1.6 mi	5 of 5	172	(701) 239-3000
Eventide Fargo	Fargo, ND	2.1 mi	3 of 5	98	(701) 478-1800
Eventide Lutheran Home	Moorhead, MN	2.9 mi	4 of 5	145	(218) 233-7508
Smp Health - St Catherine North	Fargo, ND	2.9 mi	4 of 5	125	(701) 277-7999

Home health agencies serving Fargo

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

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 nursing assistant can help with

Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
Help with eating and fluids
Taking and noting vital signs if asked

Cost

What CNAs 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 nursing assistant

To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.

Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Fargo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fargo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Meadows On University in Fargo (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Smp Health - St Catherine South in Fargo (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bethany On University in Fargo (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs 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).

Can a CNA give medication?

Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.

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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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