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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Fargo, ND: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Cass County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Cass County)

4,963

residents 65 or older (12% of West Fargo)

5

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

918 West Fargo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 17% in Cass County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

320 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving West Fargo ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Fargo compared with Cass County and North Dakota

Census figure	West Fargo	Cass County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	6.7%	6.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	33%	33%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,681	$62,681	—

Older residents in towns around West Fargo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fargo, ND	3.6 mi	17,510	17%
Horace, ND	6.9 mi	294	8.5%
Moorhead, MN	7.6 mi	5,703	20%
Dilworth, MN	10.0 mi	571	33%
Casselton, ND	15 mi	293	23%
Barnesville, MN	27 mi	359	20%

Home health agencies serving West Fargo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Essentia Health Home Care West	Detroit Lakes, MN	50 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	4.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Ethos Home Health	Fargo, ND	5.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Nizhoni Healthcare Services, LLC	Fargo, ND	4.4 mi	not rated	—	(701) 639-4183
Healthy At Home	Fargo, ND	4.4 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(701) 478-4224

Nursing homes near West Fargo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu	West Fargo, ND	0.5 mi	5 of 5	64	(701) 478-6100
Eventide Fargo	Fargo, ND	1.6 mi	3 of 5	98	(701) 478-1800
Smp Health - St Catherine South	Fargo, ND	5.0 mi	4 of 5	98	(701) 293-7750

Straight-line miles from the center of West Fargo. 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 West 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 30% of the $5,557 monthly median income of West 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 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 West Fargo: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West 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 30% of the $5,557 monthly median income of West 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).

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 West Fargo, ND