Mobility Assistance in Belgrade, MT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Belgrade, MT: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Gallatin County)

37

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

9.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bozeman)

24%

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

About 89 Belgrade residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 15% in Gallatin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

37 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Belgrade that list physical therapy include Big Sky Home Health and Eden Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Belgrade compared with Gallatin County and Montana

Census figure	Belgrade	Gallatin County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.5%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	2.4%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,589	$70,066	—

Older residents in towns around Belgrade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Four Corners, MT	7.5 mi	649	6.8%
Bozeman, MT	8.9 mi	6,424	20%
Livingston, MT	31 mi	1,877	11%
Montana City, MT	63 mi	507	6.7%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	68 mi	1,697	11%
Helena, MT	69 mi	7,294	22%

Home health agencies serving Belgrade (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 551-2273
Eden Home Health	Bozeman, MT	8.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(406) 587-8710
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140

Emergency hospitals near Belgrade

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital	Bozeman, MT	9.9 mi	4 of 5	(406) 585-5000
Livingston Healthcare	Livingston, MT	31 mi	3 of 5	(406) 222-3541

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Belgrade

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 25% of the $6,049 monthly median income of Belgrade 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Belgrade: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Belgrade?

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 25% of the $6,049 monthly median income of Belgrade 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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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