Live-In Caregivers in Miles City, MT
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Live-In Caregivers in Miles City, MT: the local picture
About 193 Miles City residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 60% of homes in Miles City have three or more bedrooms (64% in Custer County), while 9.1% have one bedroom or none, where live-in care rarely works; the median home has 5.8 rooms.
Of Miles City households headed by someone 65 or older, 764 own their home and 203 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 51 owners and 43 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Miles City compared with Custer County and Montana
| Census figure | Miles City | Custer County | Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 26% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 43% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.3% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,854 | $52,292 | — |
Emergency hospitals near Miles City
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Hospital | Miles City, MT | 0.3 mi | 5 of 5 | (406) 233-2600 |
| Prairie Community Cah | Terry, MT | 37 mi | not rated | (406) 635-5511 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Miles City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Miles City
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.61 an hour (the Montana median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,816 a month (78% of the $4,905 monthly median income of Miles City households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,820 a month (261% of the $4,905 monthly median income of Miles City households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Miles City: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Miles City?
Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Miles City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (406) 233-2600. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Miles City?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.61 an hour (the Montana median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,816 a month (78% of the $4,905 monthly median income of Miles City households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,820 a month (261% of the $4,905 monthly median income of Miles City households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Miles City?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Miles City it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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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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