Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley West Central, MT

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley West Central, MT: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Lewis and Clark County)

254

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.1%

of households have no vehicle (5.3% in Lewis and Clark County)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Helena Valley West Central ZIP codes in their service area

About 503 Helena Valley West Central residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 12% in Lewis and Clark County).

254 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

1.1% of Helena Valley West Central households have no vehicle (5.3% in Lewis and Clark County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Helena Valley West Central compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana

Census figure	Helena Valley West Central	Lewis and Clark County	Montana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.6%	3.7%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	5.3%	4.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	2.8%	4.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	9.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,059	$58,352	—

Older residents in towns around Helena Valley West Central

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Helena, MT	4.7 mi	7,294	13%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	4.8 mi	624	9.8%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	6.5 mi	990	5.0%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	7.9 mi	1,697	17%
Montana City, MT	11 mi	507	3.9%
Deer Lodge, MT	37 mi	745	25%

Home health agencies serving Helena Valley West Central

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Benefis Community Care Inc	Great Falls, MT	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 771-6400
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	3.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
St Peter's Health Home Health And Hospice	Helena, MT	3.7 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 444-2244

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

What it covers

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

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Helena Valley West Central

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 25% of the $6,088 monthly median income of Helena Valley West Central 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.

Before you hire

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.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Helena Valley West Central: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Helena Valley West Central?

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 25% of the $6,088 monthly median income of Helena Valley West Central 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.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Helena Valley West Central, MT