Mobility Assistance in Hamilton, MT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hamilton, MT: the local picture

26%

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

540

residents 85 or older (11% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hamilton)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Ravalli County)

About 427 Hamilton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 16% in Ravalli County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hamilton that list physical therapy include Big Sky Home Health and Partners In Home Care Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hamilton compared with Ravalli County and Montana

Census figure	Hamilton	Ravalli County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	11%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.1%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.1%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,711	$59,390	—

Older residents in towns around Hamilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lolo, MT	36 mi	526	9.1%
Orchard Homes, MT	42 mi	1,256	25%
Missoula, MT	43 mi	11,497	17%
Anaconda, MT	50 mi	2,528	25%
Deer Lodge, MT	69 mi	745	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	155 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 551-2273
Partners In Home Care Inc	Missoula, MT	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	42 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 541-1800
Big Sky Home Health	Missoula, MT	50 mi	not rated	—	(406) 543-4408

Emergency hospitals near Hamilton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital	Hamilton, MT	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(406) 363-2211

Straight-line miles from the center of Hamilton. 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 Hamilton

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 50% of the $3,059 monthly median income of Hamilton 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 Hamilton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hamilton?

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 50% of the $3,059 monthly median income of Hamilton 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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