Parkinson's Care in Deer Lodge, MT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Deer Lodge, MT: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Powell County)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (18% in Powell County)

745

residents 65 or older (25% of Deer Lodge)

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Deer Lodge ZIP codes in their service area

252 Deer Lodge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 25% in Powell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

174 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (25%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Deer Lodge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Deer Lodge compared with Powell County and Montana

Census figure	Deer Lodge	Powell County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	25%	18%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.8%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	2.4%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,368	$39,012	—

Older residents in towns around Deer Lodge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Anaconda, MT	29 mi	2,528	25%
Butte, MT	35 mi	6,836	21%
Helena, MT	37 mi	7,294	22%
Helena Valley West Central, MT	37 mi	1,506	16%
Montana City, MT	39 mi	507	6.7%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	39 mi	624	1.8%

Home health agencies serving Deer Lodge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Pintler Home Health	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 563-7023

Nursing homes near Deer Lodge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ivy At Deer Lodge	Deer Lodge, MT	0.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(406) 846-1655
Community Nursing Home Of Anaconda	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	3 of 5	62	(406) 563-8414

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Deer Lodge

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 48% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Deer Lodge 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Deer Lodge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Deer Lodge?

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 48% of the $3,197 monthly median income of Deer Lodge 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).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Deer Lodge, MT