Hospice Support in Lolo, MT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lolo, MT: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lolo ZIP codes

17

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Missoula County)

23%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Lolo ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hestia Home Advantage in Missoula (5.2 mi) and Trek Healthcare in Missoula (7.0 mi).

162 Lolo residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lolo compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Lolo	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	8.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,057	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Lolo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Orchard Homes, MT	5.9 mi	1,256	24%
Missoula, MT	8.1 mi	11,497	37%
Hamilton, MT	36 mi	1,748	59%
Polson, MT	63 mi	1,348	35%
Anaconda, MT	66 mi	2,528	35%

Hospices serving Lolo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hestia Home Advantage	Missoula, MT	5.2 mi	(406) 540-4302
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	7.0 mi	(406) 541-1800
Big Sky Hospice	Missoula, MT	7.0 mi	(406) 543-4408
Partners In Home Care Hospice	Ronan, MT	54 mi	(406) 728-8848
Enhabit Hospice	Helena, MT	100 mi	(406) 443-4140

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Lolo

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Lolo: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lolo?

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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