Mandan, North Dakota

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Mandan, ND

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Mandan for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Mandan, ND: the local picture

5.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bismarck)

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Morton County)

4,015

residents 65 or older (16% of Mandan)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Chi St Alexius Health in Bismarck, about 5.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Sanford Medical Center Bismarck (5.1 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 6 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Mandan. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Mandan compared with Morton County and North Dakota

Census figure	Mandan	Morton County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	33%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	2.5%	5.9%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	6.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,158	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Mandan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bismarck, ND	5.6 mi	14,738	33%
Lincoln, ND	9.9 mi	315	24%
Beulah, ND	51 mi	609	27%

Hospitals near Mandan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Alexius Health	Bismarck, ND	5.1 mi	4 of 5	(701) 530-7000
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck	Bismarck, ND	5.1 mi	4 of 5	(701) 323-6000

Home health agencies serving Mandan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Bismarck, ND	5.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 530-4500
Sanford Home Care - Hha	Mandan, ND	1.0 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	99 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	191 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803
Kayd Home Care LLC	Bismarck, ND	12 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(701) 255-0300
Love And Care Inc	Bismarck, ND	12 mi	not rated	—	(701) 751-1490

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

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Mandan

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 $4,763 monthly median income of Mandan 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 post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Mandan: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Mandan?

Chi St Alexius Health in Bismarck, about 5.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Mandan (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (701) 530-7000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Mandan?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Mandan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Chi Health At Home (3.5 of 5), Sanford Home Care - Hha (3 of 5), Caringedge Healthcare Of Minot (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Mandan?

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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