Mobility Assistance in Glendive, MT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Glendive, MT: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Dawson County)

112

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Glendive)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Dawson County)

About 160 Glendive residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Dawson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Glendive compared with Dawson County and Montana

Census figure	Glendive	Dawson County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	4.7%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.1%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,158	$54,118	—

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homestead Health LLC	Circle, MT	48 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(406) 852-0343

Emergency hospitals near Glendive

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Glendive Medical Center	Glendive, MT	0.9 mi	1 of 5	(406) 345-3306
Prairie Community Cah	Terry, MT	37 mi	not rated	(406) 635-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Glendive. 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 Glendive

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 35% of the $4,347 monthly median income of Glendive 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 Glendive: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Glendive?

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 35% of the $4,347 monthly median income of Glendive 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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