Stroke Recovery Care in Bismarck, ND: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Bismarck, ND: the local picture

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bismarck)

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Burleigh County)

7.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.3% in Burleigh County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Bismarck: Chi St Alexius Health in Bismarck (0.8 mi); Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck (0.8 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

973 Bismarck residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.0%; 6.3% in Burleigh County), and 2,874 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Bismarck compared with Burleigh County and North Dakota

Census figure	Bismarck	Burleigh County	North Dakota
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.3%	6.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	33%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,780	$61,483	—

Older residents in towns around Bismarck

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lincoln, ND	4.7 mi	315	8.9%
Mandan, ND	5.6 mi	4,015	3.8%
Beulah, ND	57 mi	609	0.0%

Hospitals near Bismarck

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chi St Alexius Health	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(701) 530-7000
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(701) 323-6000

Home health agencies serving Bismarck

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Chi Health At Home	Bismarck, ND	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 530-4500
Sanford Home Care Fargo	Fargo, ND	187 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(701) 234-4900
Sanford Home Care - Hha	Mandan, ND	6.7 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	101 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	186 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(701) 356-3803

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Bismarck

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 $4,898 monthly median income of Bismarck 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 for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Bismarck: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Bismarck?

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 $4,898 monthly median income of Bismarck 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 does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Bismarck, ND