Respite Care in Fargo, North Dakota
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What respite can cost in Fargo
Respite is short-term relief for a family caregiver. No survey prices it on its own, so the estimates below are worked out from Fargo, ND prices for in-home care, adult day and assisted living.
- In-home respite: about $33/hour from the local in-home care median at 44 hours a week. Roughly $267 for an 8-hour day, or $1,335 for a 40-hour week.
- Adult day respite: about $271/day (monthly adult-day median ÷ 20 program days), or about $1,355 for a five-day week.
- Short stay in assisted living: about $155/day (local assisted-living monthly ÷ 30), or about $1,085 for a week. Communities often bill a higher short-stay rate; ask before booking.
Each figure divides a local monthly median into hours or days. More on our methodology page.
Providers offering respite care in Fargo
No providers in Fargo, ND currently carry an official respite care service flag.
Respite Care is offered by some licensed providers rather than by a separate kind of facility.
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Fargo, in Cass County, has about 131,627 residents. About 17,510 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $66,998.
Source: US Census Bureau- North Dakota Aging & Disability Resource LINK855-462-5465ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov
Statewide ADRL for North Dakota’s single PSA (covers Fargo). Contact from HHS Adult and Aging.
- North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- North Dakota State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- The Aging and Disability Resource Link of North Dakota1-855-462-5465ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Fargo VA Medical Centerva.gov
VA Medical Center in Fargo.
- Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community Based ServicesOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
- Veterans options in Fargo
1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.
VA Aid & Attendance overview →
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Questions families ask
We don't have enough local data for Fargo, ND yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.
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