Dementia Care in Deer Lodge, MT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Deer Lodge, MT: the local picture

71

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

745

residents 65 or older (25% of Deer Lodge)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Powell County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Deer Lodge has about 71 residents aged 85 or older among 745 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Powell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Deer Lodge residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Deer Lodge compared with Powell County and Montana

Census figure	Deer Lodge	Powell County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	5.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	4.2%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,368	$39,012	—

Older residents in towns around Deer Lodge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anaconda, MT	29 mi	2,528	295
Butte, MT	35 mi	6,836	677
Helena, MT	37 mi	7,294	721
Helena Valley West Central, MT	37 mi	1,506	59
Montana City, MT	39 mi	507	18
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	39 mi	624	54

Nursing homes near Deer Lodge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ivy At Deer Lodge	Deer Lodge, MT	0.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(406) 846-1655
Community Nursing Home Of Anaconda	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	3 of 5	62	(406) 563-8414

Hospices serving Deer Lodge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anaconda Pintler Hospice	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	(406) 563-7023
Compassus Hospice Helena	Butte, MT	28 mi	(406) 494-6114
Senior Solutions Inc	Butte, MT	28 mi	(406) 299-3777
Stillwater Hospice	Butte, MT	28 mi	(406) 533-0020

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Deer Lodge

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 48% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Deer Lodge 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Deer Lodge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Deer Lodge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ivy At Deer Lodge in Deer Lodge (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Community Nursing Home Of Anaconda in Anaconda (22 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Deer Lodge?

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 48% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Deer Lodge 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Deer Lodge, MT