Respite Care in New Town, ND: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Town, ND: the local picture

240

residents 65 or older (8.8% of New Town)

63%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mountrail County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Town ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Town live with someone: 63% 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 63 New Town residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (33% in Mountrail County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving New Town ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Town compared with Mountrail County and North Dakota

Census figure	New Town	Mountrail County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$59,167	—

Older residents in towns around New Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Watford City, ND	38 mi	311	31%
Williston, ND	55 mi	2,810	32%
Minot, ND	58 mi	6,832	41%
Beulah, ND	60 mi	609	27%
Minot AFB, ND	61 mi	14	50%

Hospices serving New Town

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caringedge Hospice Of Minot	Minot, ND	57 mi	(701) 240-9834
Trinity Hospitals - Hospice	Minot, ND	57 mi	(701) 857-5083

Nursing homes near New Town (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountrail Bethel Home	Stanley, ND	23 mi	3 of 5	36	(701) 628-2442

Straight-line miles from the center of New Town. 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 New Town

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 $4,844 monthly median income of New Town 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 New Town: common questions

Which hospices serve New Town?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for New Town ZIP codes, including Caringedge Hospice Of Minot, Trinity Hospitals - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in New Town?

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 $4,844 monthly median income of New Town 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 New Town. 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.

More near New Town

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Other care in New Town

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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 New Town, ND