CNA Home Care in Hamilton, MT: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Hamilton, MT: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

108

certified beds in the 2 nearest nursing homes

$17.61

median hourly wage of home care aides in Montana (BLS, May 2025)

$10.85

Montana minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hamilton are The Valley Health And Rehab in Hamilton (0.6 mi), The Living Centre in Stevensville (18 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).

Hamilton has about 540 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Hamilton compared with Ravalli County and Montana

Census figure	Hamilton	Ravalli County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	11%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	34%	27%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.1%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,711	$59,390	—

Older residents in towns around Hamilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lolo, MT	36 mi	526	17
Orchard Homes, MT	42 mi	1,256	217
Missoula, MT	43 mi	11,497	1,096
Anaconda, MT	50 mi	2,528	295
Deer Lodge, MT	69 mi	745	71

Nursing homes near Hamilton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Valley Health And Rehab	Hamilton, MT	0.6 mi	2 of 5	58	(406) 363-2273
The Living Centre	Stevensville, MT	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(406) 777-5411

Home health agencies serving Hamilton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	155 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	50 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	42 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 541-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of Hamilton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Hamilton

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 50% of the $3,059 monthly median income of Hamilton 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 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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Hamilton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hamilton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Valley Health And Rehab in Hamilton (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Living Centre in Stevensville (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Hamilton?

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 50% of the $3,059 monthly median income of Hamilton 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hamilton, MT