Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Columbia Falls, MT
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Nursing Assistants in Columbia Falls, MT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Columbia Falls are Montana Veterans Home N H in Columbia Falls (0.4 mi), Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation in Whitefish (6.8 mi), Kalispell Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Kalispell (12 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Montana earn a median $17.61 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Montana's minimum wage is $10.85 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Columbia Falls has about 58 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Columbia Falls compared with Flathead County and Montana
| Census figure | Columbia Falls | Flathead County | Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 29% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 30% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.7% | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $76,974 | $53,171 | — |
Older residents in towns around Columbia Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish, MT | 8.5 mi | 2,043 | 75 |
| Evergreen, MT | 11 mi | 1,293 | 157 |
| Kalispell, MT | 12 mi | 5,461 | 726 |
| Bigfork, MT | 21 mi | 1,831 | 260 |
| Polson, MT | 47 mi | 1,348 | 133 |
| North Browning, MT | 55 mi | 282 | 24 |
Nursing homes near Columbia Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Veterans Home N H | Columbia Falls, MT | 0.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 105 | (406) 892-3256 |
| Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation | Whitefish, MT | 6.8 mi | not rated | 100 | (406) 862-3557 |
| Kalispell Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | Kalispell, MT | 12 mi | 1 of 5 | 140 | (406) 755-0800 |
| Brendan House | Kalispell, MT | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | 110 | (406) 751-6500 |
| Immanuel Skilled Care Center | Kalispell, MT | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 155 | (406) 752-9622 |
| Lakeview Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | Bigfork, MT | 22 mi | not rated | — | (406) 420-2201 |
Home health agencies serving Columbia Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health | Helena, MT | 158 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (406) 443-4140 |
| Logan Health Home Care | Kalispell, MT | 13 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (406) 751-4200 |
| Granite Peak Home Health | Miles City, MT | 414 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (406) 874-5134 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Columbia Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Columbia Falls
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 24% of the $6,415 monthly median income of Columbia Falls 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Columbia Falls: common questions
What nursing homes are near Columbia Falls?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Montana Veterans Home N H in Columbia Falls (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation in Whitefish (6.8 mi, not rated overall); Kalispell Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC in Kalispell (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Columbia Falls?
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 24% of the $6,415 monthly median income of Columbia Falls 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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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