In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Great Falls, MT
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Great Falls for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Great Falls, MT: the local picture
About 5,605 Great Falls residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 15% in Cascade County).
2,085 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
7.1% of Great Falls households have no vehicle (6.0% in Cascade County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Great Falls compared with Cascade County and Montana
| Census figure | Great Falls | Cascade County | Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 11% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,431 | $54,499 | — |
Older residents in towns around Great Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmstrom AFB, MT | 5.5 mi | 0 | 5.8% |
| Conrad, MT | 55 mi | 592 | 17% |
| Helena Valley Northeast, MT | 63 mi | 990 | 5.0% |
| Helena Valley Northwest, MT | 64 mi | 624 | 9.8% |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MT | 67 mi | 1,697 | 17% |
| Helena Valley West Central, MT | 68 mi | 1,506 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Great Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Community Care Inc | Great Falls, MT | 2.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (406) 771-6400 |
| Granite Peak Home Health | Miles City, MT | 269 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (406) 874-5134 |
| Medallion Medical Care | Great Falls, MT | 1.3 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (406) 454-3883 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Great Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Great Falls
At the Montana median aide wage of $17.61 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,526 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Great Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 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.
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Great Falls: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Great Falls?
At the Montana median aide wage of $17.61 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,526 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Great Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Montana.
More senior care near Great Falls
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Malmstrom AFB, MT
- Disability Care for Adults in Conrad, MT
- Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley Northeast, MT
- Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley Northwest, MT
- Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley Southeast, MT
- Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley West Central, MT
Other care in Great Falls
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- Personal Care in Great Falls
- Overnight Caregivers in Great Falls
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- Mobility Assistance in Great Falls
- Parkinson’s Care in Great Falls
- Stroke Recovery Support in Great Falls
- Hospice Support in Great Falls
- Senior Meal Preparation in Great Falls
- Senior Housekeeping in Great Falls
- Medication Reminders in Great Falls
- Veterans’ Home Care in Great Falls
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.
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