Mobility Assistance in Laurel, MT: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Laurel, MT: the local picture

22%

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

91

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Billings)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Yellowstone County)

About 221 Laurel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Yellowstone County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Laurel that list physical therapy include Compassus Home Health - Billings and St John's United Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Laurel compared with Yellowstone County and Montana

Census figure	Laurel	Yellowstone County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	4.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.3%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,208	$60,402	—

Older residents in towns around Laurel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Billings, MT	13 mi	22,510	20%
Lockwood, MT	21 mi	1,212	30%
Red Lodge, MT	40 mi	845	1.0%
Hardin, MT	57 mi	513	21%
Powell, WY	63 mi	1,383	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health - Billings	Billings, MT	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(406) 652-8883
St John's United Home Health	Billings, MT	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 655-5800
Home And Care Billings	Billings, MT	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(406) 371-7300
Riverstone Health	Billings, MT	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 247-3200
Beartooth Billings Clinic Home Care	Red Lodge, MT	41 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 446-2345

Emergency hospitals near Laurel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Billings Clinic Hospital	Billings, MT	15 mi	4 of 5	(406) 657-4000
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital	Billings, MT	21 mi	4 of 5	(406) 657-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel. 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 Laurel

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 33% of the $4,601 monthly median income of Laurel 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 Laurel: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Laurel?

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 33% of the $4,601 monthly median income of Laurel 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Laurel, MT