Respite Care in Horace, ND: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Horace, ND: the local picture

294

residents 65 or older (6.4% of Horace)

75%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Cass County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Horace ZIP codes

Most older adults in Horace live with someone: 75% 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 66 Horace residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (30% in Cass County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Horace compared with Cass County and North Dakota

Census figure	Horace	Cass County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	6.4%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	7.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	6.8%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,861	$62,681	—

Older residents in towns around Horace

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Fargo, ND	6.9 mi	4,963	34%
Fargo, ND	8.4 mi	17,510	30%
Moorhead, MN	11 mi	5,703	31%
Dilworth, MN	13 mi	571	39%
Casselton, ND	17 mi	293	39%
Barnesville, MN	25 mi	359	37%

Hospices serving Horace

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ethos Hospice	Fargo, ND	4.2 mi	(701) 356-3803
Hia Hospice	Fargo, ND	4.2 mi	(701) 356-1500
Sanford Fargo Hospice	Fargo, ND	12 mi	(701) 234-7550

Nursing homes near Horace (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Fargo	Fargo, ND	7.0 mi	3 of 5	98	(701) 478-1800
Fargo Elim Health Care Center	Fargo, ND	7.0 mi	3 of 5	88	(701) 271-1862
Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu	West Fargo, ND	7.3 mi	5 of 5	64	(701) 478-6100
Smp Health - St Catherine South	Fargo, ND	8.5 mi	4 of 5	98	(701) 293-7750

Straight-line miles from the center of Horace. 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 Horace

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 $5,405 monthly median income of Horace 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 Horace: common questions

Which hospices serve Horace?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Horace ZIP codes, including Ethos Hospice, Hia Hospice, Sanford Fargo Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Horace?

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 $5,405 monthly median income of Horace 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 Horace. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Horace, ND