Parkinson's Care in Bismarck, ND: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bismarck, ND: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Burleigh County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Burleigh County)

14,738

residents 65 or older (20% of Bismarck)

7

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bismarck ZIP codes in their service area

2,874 Bismarck residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Burleigh County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

853 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Bismarck ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bismarck compared with Burleigh County and North Dakota

Census figure	Bismarck	Burleigh County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.3%	6.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	33%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,780	$61,483	—

Older residents in towns around Bismarck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lincoln, ND	4.7 mi	315	16%
Mandan, ND	5.6 mi	4,015	15%
Beulah, ND	57 mi	609	20%

Home health agencies serving Bismarck

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 530-4500
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	187 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Sanford Home Care - Hha	Mandan, ND	6.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 323-8400
Caringedge Healthcare Of Minot	Minot, ND	101 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 240-9834
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	186 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Kayd Home Care LLC	Bismarck, ND	7.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(701) 255-0300

Nursing homes near Bismarck

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Vincent's - A Prospera Community	Bismarck, ND	1.0 mi	2 of 5	97	(701) 323-1999
Baptist Health & Rehab	Bismarck, ND	2.2 mi	4 of 5	140	(701) 223-3040
Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co	Bismarck, ND	2.6 mi	5 of 5	48	(701) 255-1084

Straight-line miles from the center of Bismarck. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Bismarck

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 $4,898 monthly median income of Bismarck 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Bismarck: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bismarck?

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 $4,898 monthly median income of Bismarck 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Bismarck, ND