Home Health Aides in Orchard Homes, MT: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Orchard Homes, MT: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Orchard Homes ZIP codes in their service area

$17.61

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

1,256

residents 65 or older (22% of Orchard Homes)

40%

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

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Orchard Homes ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Orchard Homes has about 1,256 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Orchard Homes compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Orchard Homes	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.7%	1.9%
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+	65+ with a disability
Missoula, MT	2.8 mi	11,497	28%
Lolo, MT	5.9 mi	526	23%
Hamilton, MT	42 mi	1,748	48%
Polson, MT	58 mi	1,348	27%
Anaconda, MT	69 mi	2,528	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Orchard Homes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	166 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 551-2273
Partners In Home Care Inc	Missoula, MT	8.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	99 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Granite Peak Home Health	Miles City, MT	392 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(406) 874-5134
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	2.4 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 541-1800
Big Sky Home Health	Missoula, MT	8.6 mi	not rated	—	(406) 543-4408

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 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 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 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 Orchard Homes: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Orchard Homes?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Orchard Homes ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Big Sky Home Health (4.5 of 5), Partners In Home Care Inc (3 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides 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).

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.

Home Health Aides in Orchard Homes, MT