Home Health Aides in Helena Valley Northwest, MT

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Helena Valley Northwest, MT: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Helena Valley Northwest ZIP codes in their service area

$17.61

median hourly wage of home care aides in Montana (BLS, May 2025)

624

residents 65 or older (12% of Helena Valley Northwest)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Lewis and Clark County)

3 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Helena Valley Northwest ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Montana earn a median $17.61 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.95 and $20.73.

Helena Valley Northwest has about 624 residents aged 65 or older, 15% of whom report a disability.

Helena Valley Northwest compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana

Census figure	Helena Valley Northwest	Lewis and Clark County	Montana
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	9.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.6%	2.8%	4.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,573	$58,352	—

Older residents in towns around Helena Valley Northwest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Helena Valley West Central, MT	4.8 mi	1,506	28%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	5.9 mi	990	46%
Helena, MT	9.3 mi	7,294	34%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	10 mi	1,697	26%
Montana City, MT	15 mi	507	21%
Deer Lodge, MT	39 mi	745	51%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Helena Valley Northwest

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Benefis Community Care Inc	Great Falls, MT	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 771-6400
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	8.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
St Peter's Health Home Health And Hospice	Helena, MT	8.2 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 444-2244

Straight-line miles from the center of Helena Valley Northwest. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Helena Valley Northwest

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 28% of the $5,464 monthly median income of Helena Valley Northwest 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Helena Valley Northwest: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Helena Valley Northwest?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Helena Valley Northwest ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Benefis Community Care Inc (4 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3 of 5), St Peter's Health Home Health And Hospice (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Helena Valley Northwest?

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 28% of the $5,464 monthly median income of Helena Valley Northwest 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.