Respite Care in Devils Lake, ND for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Devils Lake, ND: the local picture

1,638

residents 65 or older (22% of Devils Lake)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Ramsey County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Devils Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Devils Lake live with someone: 36% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 546 Devils Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (31% in Ramsey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Devils Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Devils Lake compared with Ramsey County and North Dakota

Census figure	Devils Lake	Ramsey County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	49%	33%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.8%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,563	$43,432	—

Hospices serving Devils Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice	Jamestown, ND	83 mi	(701) 952-4847
Chi Health At Home - Hospice	Valley City, ND	92 mi	(855) 860-3464
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	132 mi	(701) 356-1500

Nursing homes near Devils Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Heartland	Devils Lake, ND	1.4 mi	4 of 5	78	(701) 662-4905
Good Samaritan Society - Lakota	Lakota, ND	25 mi	1 of 5	38	(701) 247-2902

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Devils Lake

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 62% of the $2,630 monthly median income of Devils Lake 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Devils Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Devils Lake?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Devils Lake ZIP codes, including Jamestown Regional Medical Center Hospice, Chi Health At Home - Hospice, Hia Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Devils Lake?

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 62% of the $2,630 monthly median income of Devils Lake 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Devils Lake. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers North Dakota.

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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.

Respite Care in Devils Lake, ND