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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Missoula County)

7.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Missoula County)

11,497

residents 65 or older (15% of Missoula)

6

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

1,867 Missoula residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Missoula County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

837 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Missoula ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Missoula compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Missoula	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	6.9%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.2%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,421	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Missoula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orchard Homes, MT	2.8 mi	1,256	25%
Lolo, MT	8.1 mi	526	9.1%
Hamilton, MT	43 mi	1,748	26%
Polson, MT	56 mi	1,348	8.6%
Anaconda, MT	68 mi	2,528	25%
Deer Lodge, MT	70 mi	745	36%

Home health agencies serving Missoula

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	7.3 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	97 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Granite Peak Home Health	Miles City, MT	390 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(406) 874-5134
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	1.2 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 541-1800
Big Sky Home Health	Missoula, MT	7.3 mi	not rated	—	(406) 543-4408

Nursing homes near Missoula

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	1.9 mi	3 of 5	193	(406) 728-9162
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation	Missoula, MT	2.7 mi	3 of 5	72	(406) 721-0680
Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center	Missoula, MT	2.9 mi	4 of 5	53	(406) 549-0988

Straight-line miles from the center of Missoula. 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 Missoula

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 31% of the $4,952 monthly median income of Missoula 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 Missoula: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Missoula?

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 31% of the $4,952 monthly median income of Missoula 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 Missoula, MT