Mobility Assistance in Deer Lodge, MT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Deer Lodge, MT: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Powell County)

71

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Deer Lodge)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Powell County)

About 252 Deer Lodge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 25% in Powell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Deer Lodge that list physical therapy include Enhabit Home Health and Pintler Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Deer Lodge compared with Powell County and Montana

Census figure	Deer Lodge	Powell County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	25%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	2.4%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,368	$39,012	—

Older residents in towns around Deer Lodge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Anaconda, MT	29 mi	2,528	25%
Butte, MT	35 mi	6,836	21%
Helena, MT	37 mi	7,294	22%
Helena Valley West Central, MT	37 mi	1,506	16%
Montana City, MT	39 mi	507	6.7%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	39 mi	624	1.8%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Pintler Home Health	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 563-7023

Emergency hospitals near Deer Lodge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Deer Lodge Medical Center	Deer Lodge, MT	1.0 mi	not rated	(406) 846-2212
Community Hospital Of Anaconda	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	5 of 5	(406) 563-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Deer Lodge. 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 Deer Lodge

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 48% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Deer Lodge?

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 48% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Deer Lodge 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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