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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Richland County)

6.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Richland County)

1,557

residents 65 or older (19% of Wahpeton)

3

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

303 Wahpeton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 15% in Richland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

93 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.3%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Wahpeton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wahpeton compared with Richland County and North Dakota

Census figure	Wahpeton	Richland County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	5.8%	6.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.2%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	33%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,228	$51,739	—

Older residents in towns around Wahpeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Breckenridge, MN	1.4 mi	667	11%
Fergus Falls, MN	26 mi	3,663	19%
Barnesville, MN	28 mi	359	20%
Pelican Rapids, MN	32 mi	444	16%
Horace, ND	36 mi	294	8.5%
Moorhead, MN	41 mi	5,703	20%

Home health agencies serving Wahpeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Breckenridge, MN	2.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(218) 643-2275
Benedictine Home Health	Wahpeton, ND	9.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 642-6667
Richland County Home Health Agency	Wahpeton, ND	9.7 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(701) 642-7735

Nursing homes near Wahpeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Catherines Living Center	Wahpeton, ND	0.5 mi	2 of 5	49	(701) 642-6667
St Francis Home	Breckenridge, MN	1.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(218) 643-3000
St Gerard's Community Of Care	Hankinson, ND	20 mi	3 of 5	34	(701) 242-7891

Straight-line miles from the center of Wahpeton. 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 Wahpeton

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 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wahpeton?

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 45% of the $3,686 monthly median income of Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, ND