Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Malmstrom AFB, MT
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Nursing Assistants in Malmstrom AFB, MT: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Malmstrom AFB are Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation in Great Falls (3.4 mi), Benefis Senior Services - Eastview in Great Falls (3.8 mi), Benefis Senior Services - Grandview in Great Falls (3.9 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).
Malmstrom AFB has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Malmstrom AFB compared with Cascade County and Montana
| Census figure | Malmstrom AFB | Cascade County | Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 20% | 20% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Older residents in towns around Malmstrom AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | 5.5 mi | 12,067 | 1,425 |
| Conrad, MT | 58 mi | 592 | 108 |
| Helena Valley Northeast, MT | 66 mi | 990 | 99 |
| Helena Valley Northwest, MT | 68 mi | 624 | 54 |
| Helena Valley Southeast, MT | 70 mi | 1,697 | 28 |
Nursing homes near Malmstrom AFB
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation | Great Falls, MT | 3.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 189 | (406) 761-4300 |
| Benefis Senior Services - Eastview | Great Falls, MT | 3.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 64 | (406) 455-5903 |
| Benefis Senior Services - Grandview | Great Falls, MT | 3.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 48 | (406) 771-6200 |
| Benefis Senior Services - Westview | Great Falls, MT | 5.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 34 | (406) 455-5902 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Malmstrom AFB. 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 Malmstrom AFB
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. 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 Malmstrom AFB: common questions
What nursing homes are near Malmstrom AFB?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation in Great Falls (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Benefis Senior Services - Eastview in Great Falls (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Benefis Senior Services - Grandview in Great Falls (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Malmstrom AFB?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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