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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Montana City, MT: the local picture

18

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

507

residents 65 or older (16% of Montana City)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Jefferson County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Montana City has about 18 residents aged 85 or older among 507 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Montana City 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.

Montana City compared with Jefferson County and Montana

Census figure	Montana City	Jefferson County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	0.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	18%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	4.2%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.3%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,500	$61,434	—

Older residents in towns around Montana City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Helena, MT	6.5 mi	7,294	721
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	7.0 mi	1,697	28
Helena Valley West Central, MT	11 mi	1,506	59
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	13 mi	990	99
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	15 mi	624	54
Deer Lodge, MT	39 mi	745	71

Nursing homes near Montana City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Helena, MT	5.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(406) 447-1651
Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia	Helena, MT	5.1 mi	1 of 5	108	(406) 442-1350
Elkhorn Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Clancy, MT	5.4 mi	2 of 5	70	(406) 933-8311

Hospices serving Montana City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Helena, MT	7.4 mi	(406) 443-4140
Hospice Of St Peters Comm Hosp	Helena, MT	7.4 mi	(406) 444-2244
Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Helena, MT	7.4 mi	(406) 422-0114
Stillwater Hospice	Butte, MT	48 mi	(406) 533-0020

Straight-line miles from the center of Montana City. 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 Montana City

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 19% of the $8,125 monthly median income of Montana City 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 Montana City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montana City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Helena (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Helena (5.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elkhorn Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Clancy (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Montana City?

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 19% of the $8,125 monthly median income of Montana City 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 Montana City, MT