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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lolo, MT: the local picture

17

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

526

residents 65 or older (12% of Lolo)

23%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lolo has about 17 residents aged 85 or older among 526 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Missoula County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Lolo 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.

Lolo compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Lolo	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	8.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	4.8%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,057	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Lolo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Orchard Homes, MT	5.9 mi	1,256	217
Missoula, MT	8.1 mi	11,497	1,096
Hamilton, MT	36 mi	1,748	540
Polson, MT	63 mi	1,348	133
Anaconda, MT	66 mi	2,528	295

Nursing homes near Lolo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	6.2 mi	3 of 5	193	(406) 728-9162
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	9.2 mi	3 of 5	72	(406) 721-0680
Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center	Missoula, MT	11 mi	4 of 5	53	(406) 549-0988
The Living Centre	Stevensville, MT	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(406) 777-5411

Hospices serving Lolo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hestia Home Advantage	Missoula, MT	5.2 mi	(406) 540-4302
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	7.0 mi	(406) 541-1800
Big Sky Hospice	Missoula, MT	7.0 mi	(406) 543-4408
Partners In Home Care Hospice	Ronan, MT	54 mi	(406) 728-8848

Straight-line miles from the center of Lolo. 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 Lolo

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 Lolo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lolo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Riverside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (9.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center in Missoula (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lolo?

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 Lolo, MT