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

Local figures

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

8.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Lake County)

5.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lake County)

1,348

residents 65 or older (25% of Polson)

2

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

113 Polson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.6%; 15% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

66 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.0%).

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

Polson compared with Lake County and Montana

Census figure	Polson	Lake County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.6%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.0%	6.8%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	3.3%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.8%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,870	$50,216	—

Older residents in towns around Polson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bigfork, MT	28 mi	1,831	19%
Kalispell, MT	37 mi	5,461	19%
Evergreen, MT	38 mi	1,293	29%
Columbia Falls, MT	47 mi	667	25%
Whitefish, MT	53 mi	2,043	13%
Missoula, MT	56 mi	11,497	17%

Home health agencies serving Polson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Partners In Home Care Inc	Missoula, MT	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Granite Peak Home Health	Miles City, MT	401 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(406) 874-5134

Nursing homes near Polson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center	Polson, MT	1.0 mi	4 of 5	70	(406) 883-4378
St Luke Community Nursing Home	Ronan, MT	10 mi	5 of 5	75	(406) 676-4441

Straight-line miles from the center of Polson. 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 Polson

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 43% of the $3,573 monthly median income of Polson 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 Polson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Polson?

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 43% of the $3,573 monthly median income of Polson 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 Polson, MT