Mobility Assistance in Orchard Homes, MT

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Orchard Homes, MT: the local picture

25%

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

217

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Missoula)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Missoula County)

About 309 Orchard Homes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Missoula County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Orchard Homes compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Orchard Homes	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.2%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,542	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Orchard Homes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Missoula, MT	2.8 mi	11,497	17%
Lolo, MT	5.9 mi	526	9.1%
Hamilton, MT	42 mi	1,748	26%
Polson, MT	58 mi	1,348	8.6%
Anaconda, MT	69 mi	2,528	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	166 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	8.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	99 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Granite Peak Home Health	Miles City, MT	392 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(406) 874-5134
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	2.4 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	8.6 mi	not rated	—	(406) 543-4408

Emergency hospitals near Orchard Homes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Medical Center	Missoula, MT	4.4 mi	3 of 5	(406) 728-4100
St. Patrick Hospital	Missoula, MT	4.7 mi	5 of 5	(406) 543-7271

Straight-line miles from the center of Orchard Homes. 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 Orchard Homes

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 $4,462 monthly median income of Orchard Homes 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 Orchard Homes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Orchard Homes?

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 $4,462 monthly median income of Orchard Homes 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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