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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Orchard Homes, MT: the local picture

217

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1,256

residents 65 or older (22% of Orchard Homes)

40%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Orchard Homes has about 217 residents aged 85 or older among 1,256 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.

40% 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.

24% of older Orchard Homes 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.

Orchard Homes compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Orchard Homes	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	4.8%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,542	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Orchard Homes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Missoula, MT	2.8 mi	11,497	1,096
Lolo, MT	5.9 mi	526	17
Hamilton, MT	42 mi	1,748	540
Polson, MT	58 mi	1,348	133
Anaconda, MT	69 mi	2,528	295

Nursing homes near Orchard Homes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	1.8 mi	3 of 5	193	(406) 728-9162
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	5.1 mi	3 of 5	72	(406) 721-0680
Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center	Missoula, MT	5.7 mi	4 of 5	53	(406) 549-0988
The Living Centre	Stevensville, MT	24 mi	5 of 5	50	(406) 777-5411

Hospices serving Orchard Homes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Big Sky Hospice	Missoula, MT	2.4 mi	(406) 543-4408
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	2.4 mi	(406) 541-1800
Hestia Home Advantage	Missoula, MT	3.2 mi	(406) 540-4302
Bitterroot Health - Hospice	Hamilton, MT	43 mi	(406) 363-6503

Straight-line miles from the center of Orchard Homes. 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 Orchard Homes

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 34% of the $4,462 monthly median income of Orchard Homes 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 Orchard Homes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Orchard Homes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Riverside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (5.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center in Missoula (5.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Orchard Homes?

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 34% of the $4,462 monthly median income of Orchard Homes 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 Orchard Homes, MT