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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Helena, MT: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Lewis and Clark County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Lewis and Clark County)

7,294

residents 65 or older (22% of Helena)

3

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

1,533 Helena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Lewis and Clark County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

644 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Helena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Helena compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana

Census figure	Helena	Lewis and Clark County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	8.6%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.4%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	5.3%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,238	$58,352	—

Older residents in towns around Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Helena Valley West Central, MT	4.7 mi	1,506	16%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	6.0 mi	1,697	11%
Montana City, MT	6.5 mi	507	6.7%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	8.6 mi	990	34%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	9.3 mi	624	1.8%
Deer Lodge, MT	37 mi	745	36%

Home health agencies serving Helena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Benefis Community Care Inc	Great Falls, MT	72 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	1.1 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	1.1 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 444-2244

Nursing homes near Helena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia	Helena, MT	1.5 mi	1 of 5	108	(406) 442-1350
Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Helena, MT	1.7 mi	1 of 5	90	(406) 447-1651
Elkhorn Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Clancy, MT	10 mi	2 of 5	70	(406) 933-8311

Straight-line miles from the center of Helena. 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 Helena

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 34% of the $4,520 monthly median income of Helena 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 Helena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Helena?

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 34% of the $4,520 monthly median income of Helena 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 Helena, MT