Mobility Assistance in North Browning, MT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in North Browning, MT: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Glacier County)

24

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

1.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Browning)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Glacier County)

About 100 North Browning residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 28% in Glacier County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

North Browning compared with Glacier County and Montana

Census figure	North Browning	Glacier County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	28%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	9.1%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	6.0%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,732	$39,471	—

Older residents in towns around North Browning

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cut Bank, MT	32 mi	522	39%
Shelby, MT	54 mi	500	19%
Columbia Falls, MT	55 mi	667	25%
Conrad, MT	57 mi	592	22%
Bigfork, MT	58 mi	1,831	19%
Whitefish, MT	61 mi	2,043	13%

Emergency hospitals near North Browning

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
P H S Indian Hospital At Browning - Blackfeet	Browning, MT	1.3 mi	not rated	(406) 338-8917

Straight-line miles from the center of North Browning. 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 North Browning

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 62% of the $2,478 monthly median income of North Browning 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 North Browning: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in North Browning?

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 62% of the $2,478 monthly median income of North Browning 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 North Browning, MT