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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Evergreen, MT: the local picture

157

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,293

residents 65 or older (13% of Evergreen)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Flathead County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Evergreen has about 157 residents aged 85 or older among 1,293 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Flathead County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Evergreen 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.

Evergreen compared with Flathead County and Montana

Census figure	Evergreen	Flathead County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	10.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.2%	3.0%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,788	$53,171	—

Older residents in towns around Evergreen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kalispell, MT	2.7 mi	5,461	726
Columbia Falls, MT	11 mi	667	58
Bigfork, MT	14 mi	1,831	260
Whitefish, MT	15 mi	2,043	75
Polson, MT	38 mi	1,348	133
Libby, MT	60 mi	967	177

Nursing homes near Evergreen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Immanuel Skilled Care Center	Kalispell, MT	2.5 mi	5 of 5	155	(406) 752-9622
Kalispell Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Kalispell, MT	2.8 mi	1 of 5	140	(406) 755-0800
Brendan House	Kalispell, MT	2.9 mi	2 of 5	110	(406) 751-6500
Montana Veterans Home N H	Columbia Falls, MT	10 mi	5 of 5	105	(406) 892-3256
Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation	Whitefish, MT	13 mi	not rated	100	(406) 862-3557
Lakeview Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC	Bigfork, MT	14 mi	not rated	—	(406) 420-2201

Hospices serving Evergreen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Logan Health Hospice	Kalispell, MT	2.3 mi	(406) 751-4200
Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice	Plains, MT	60 mi	(406) 826-4863
Hestia Home Advantage	Missoula, MT	98 mi	(406) 540-4302
Enhabit Hospice	Helena, MT	153 mi	(406) 443-4140

Straight-line miles from the center of Evergreen. 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 Evergreen

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 40% of the $3,816 monthly median income of Evergreen 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 Evergreen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Evergreen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Immanuel Skilled Care Center in Kalispell (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Kalispell Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Kalispell (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Brendan House in Kalispell (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Evergreen?

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 40% of the $3,816 monthly median income of Evergreen 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 Evergreen, MT