Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Helena Valley West Central, MT
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Nursing Assistants in Helena Valley West Central, MT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Helena Valley West Central are Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Helena (6.1 mi), Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Helena (6.2 mi), Elkhorn Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Clancy (15 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).
Helena Valley West Central has about 59 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Helena Valley West Central compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana
| Census figure | Helena Valley West Central | Lewis and Clark County | Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 28% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 31% | 29% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.2% | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $73,059 | $58,352 | — |
Older residents in towns around Helena Valley West Central
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 4.7 mi | 7,294 | 721 |
| Helena Valley Northwest, MT | 4.8 mi | 624 | 54 |
| Helena Valley Northeast, MT | 6.5 mi | 990 | 99 |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MT | 7.9 mi | 1,697 | 28 |
| Montana City, MT | 11 mi | 507 | 18 |
| Deer Lodge, MT | 37 mi | 745 | 71 |
Nursing homes near Helena Valley West Central
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia | Helena, MT | 6.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 108 | (406) 442-1350 |
| Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Helena, MT | 6.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 90 | (406) 447-1651 |
| Elkhorn Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Clancy, MT | 15 mi | 2 of 5 | 70 | (406) 933-8311 |
Home health agencies serving Helena Valley West Central
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Community Care Inc | Great Falls, MT | 69 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (406) 771-6400 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Helena, MT | 3.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (406) 443-4140 |
| St Peter's Health Home Health And Hospice | Helena, MT | 3.7 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (406) 444-2244 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Helena Valley West Central. 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 Helena Valley West Central
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 25% of the $6,088 monthly median income of Helena Valley West Central 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Helena Valley West Central: common questions
What nursing homes are near Helena Valley West Central?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia in Helena (6.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Helena (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elkhorn Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Clancy (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Helena Valley West Central?
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 25% of the $6,088 monthly median income of Helena Valley West Central 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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