In-Home Dementia Care in North Browning, MT

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Browning, MT: the local picture

24

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

282

residents 65 or older (9.0% of North Browning)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Glacier County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Browning has about 24 residents aged 85 or older among 282 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Glacier County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older North Browning 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.

North Browning compared with Glacier County and Montana

Census figure	North Browning	Glacier County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	9.0%	13%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	49%	28%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	8.1%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,732	$39,471	—

Older residents in towns around North Browning

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cut Bank, MT	32 mi	522	99
Shelby, MT	54 mi	500	31
Columbia Falls, MT	55 mi	667	58
Conrad, MT	57 mi	592	108
Bigfork, MT	58 mi	1,831	260
Whitefish, MT	61 mi	2,043	75

Nursing homes near North Browning

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Blackfeet Care Center	Browning, MT	8.2 mi	1 of 5	47	(406) 338-2686

Hospices serving North Browning

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stillwater Hospice	Billings, MT	285 mi	(406) 702-1742
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	853 mi	(605) 312-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of North Browning. 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 North Browning

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 62% of the $2,478 monthly median income of North Browning 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 North Browning: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Browning?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Blackfeet Care Center in Browning (8.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Browning?

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 62% of the $2,478 monthly median income of North Browning 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 North Browning, MT