Hospice Support in Wolf Point, MT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Wolf Point, MT: the local picture

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Wolf Point ZIP codes

43

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Roosevelt County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Roosevelt County)

106 Wolf Point residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Wolf Point compared with Roosevelt County and Montana

Census figure	Wolf Point	Roosevelt County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	37%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	9.4%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	17%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,000	$61,607	—

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 Wolf Point

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 29% of the $5,250 monthly median income of Wolf Point 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 Wolf Point: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Wolf Point?

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 29% of the $5,250 monthly median income of Wolf Point 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 (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.

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