Mobility Assistance in Helena, MT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Helena, MT: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Lewis and Clark County)

721

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Helena)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Lewis and Clark County)

About 1,533 Helena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Lewis and Clark County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Helena that list physical therapy include Benefis Community Care Inc and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Helena compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana

Census figure	Helena	Lewis and Clark County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	5.3%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,238	$58,352	—

Older residents in towns around Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Helena Valley West Central, MT	4.7 mi	1,506	16%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	6.0 mi	1,697	11%
Montana City, MT	6.5 mi	507	6.7%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	8.6 mi	990	34%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	9.3 mi	624	1.8%
Deer Lodge, MT	37 mi	745	36%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Benefis Community Care Inc	Great Falls, MT	72 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 771-6400
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	1.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
St Peter's Health Home Health And Hospice	Helena, MT	1.1 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 444-2244

Emergency hospitals near Helena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Peters Health	Helena, MT	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(406) 442-2480
Va Montana Healthcare System	Fort Harrison, MT	4.5 mi	5 of 5	(406) 447-7900

Straight-line miles from the center of Helena. 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 Helena

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 34% of the $4,520 monthly median income of Helena 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 Helena: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Helena?

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 34% of the $4,520 monthly median income of Helena 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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