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Memory Care in North Dakota at a Glance
Paying the Monthly Memory Care Bill in North Dakota
Memory care in North Dakota costs about $10,100 a month, based on 2025 move-in prices, 51% above the U.S. figure of $6,690. That is $5,371 more than the North Dakota assisted living median, the gap families pay for secure doors, more staff per resident and dementia training. After up to $3,845 a month in Aid & Attendance, a North Dakota family would still need about $6,255 a month from income or savings.
| Type of care | North Dakota per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory care | $10,100 | $6,690 | 38% |
| Assisted living | $4,729 | $6,200 | 81% |
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $6,483 | $6,673 | 59% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $11,528 | $9,581 | 33% |
North Dakota assisted living, in-home care and nursing home figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Each community prices memory care by apartment and care needs.
Check North Dakota Aid & Attendance Eligibility for Memory Care
Memory care is paid, round-the-clock care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A North Dakota veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including memory care.
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42,380 Veterans Call North Dakota Home
North Dakota has 42,380 veterans, 20,061 of them 65 or older (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024). About 13,700 North Dakota residents 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2020, and 19,000 family members provide unpaid dementia care, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Many of those caregivers are spouses of North Dakota veterans, and many do not know a surviving spouse can qualify too.
Veteran-Approved Memory Care Across North Dakota
Patriot Angels works with 4 North Dakota memory care communities, and 2 of them also offer assisted living on the same campus.
| City | Partners | Also offer assisted living |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | 1 | 0 |
| LaMoure | 1 | 0 |
| Garrison | 1 | 1 |
| West Fargo | 1 | 1 |
The largest operators in our North Dakota network: Benedictine Living (2), Agemark Senior Living (1), New Perspective Senior Living (1).
Featured North Dakota Partners
How North Dakota Regulates Memory Care
For dementia care, the North Dakota regulator to know is North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit; a memory care unit typically runs under a residential care license from that office, with extra requirements for locked or alarmed exits, dementia training and overnight staffing. State site
Under North Dakota rules, a secured dementia unit can operate inside these license categories: Assisted Living Facility; Basic Care Facility. Ask which one the community holds and whether its dementia unit is listed on that license.
Before you tour, confirm: North Dakota basic care facilities often serve residents with dementia who need more support than assisted living offers. Also ask how many caregivers are on the memory care floor at night and what dementia training each one completed.
To read a community’s survey and complaint history, search the ND HHS licensing page for its name before you sign anything. Search reports
North Dakota Programs That Help With Memory Care
Medicaid for dementia care
The North Dakota program to ask about is HCBS Medicaid Waiver for the Aged and Disabled. For a veteran with dementia who meets its medical and financial tests, it can help with care services in a secured unit, though the family usually still pays rent and meals, and openings for Medicaid residents are limited.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward a secure memory care unit at any private community in North Dakota.
The family home
Once a veteran with dementia moves out, the North Dakota home is often the biggest source of funds. Talk to us before you list it.
Find Memory Care in Your North Dakota City
4 North Dakota cities have a memory care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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North Dakota Memory Care Questions
How much does memory care cost in North Dakota?
About $10,100 a month is typical in North Dakota, based on 2025 move-in prices. Prices depend on the apartment and how much care is needed.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for memory care in North Dakota?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a North Dakota memory care bill.
Who oversees memory care in North Dakota?
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit.
Does North Dakota Medicaid cover memory care?
Partly. The North Dakota program to ask about is HCBS Medicaid Waiver for the Aged and Disabled. For a veteran with dementia who meets its medical and financial tests, it can help with care services in a secured unit, though the family usually still pays rent and meals, and openings for Medicaid residents are limited.
How many Patriot Angels memory care partners are in North Dakota?
4 partner communities in 4 cities.
New to Memory Care? Start Here
For the memory care basics that apply in North Dakota and every other state, start with the national guide.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Other Care Options in North Dakota
Assisted living in North Dakota
Daily help in a private apartment for North Dakota veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Independent living in North Dakota
Active retirement in North Dakota, with care nearby if needs change.
In-home care in North Dakota
Caregivers who come to the house in North Dakota, by the hour or around the clock.
