CNA Home Care in Lolo, MT: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Lolo, MT: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

368

certified beds in the 4 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 Lolo are Village Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (6.2 mi), Riverside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (9.2 mi), Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center in Missoula (11 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).

Lolo has about 17 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Lolo compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Lolo	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	8.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.2%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,057	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Lolo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Orchard Homes, MT	5.9 mi	1,256	217
Missoula, MT	8.1 mi	11,497	1,096
Hamilton, MT	36 mi	1,748	540
Polson, MT	63 mi	1,348	133
Anaconda, MT	66 mi	2,528	295

Nursing homes near Lolo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	6.2 mi	3 of 5	193	(406) 728-9162
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	9.2 mi	3 of 5	72	(406) 721-0680
Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center	Missoula, MT	11 mi	4 of 5	53	(406) 549-0988
The Living Centre	Stevensville, MT	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(406) 777-5411

Home health agencies serving Lolo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	165 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	14 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	100 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	7.0 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 Lolo. 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 Lolo

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 Lolo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lolo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Riverside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula (9.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center in Missoula (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Lolo?

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 Lolo, MT