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

Local figures

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

19%

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

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Toole County)

500

residents 65 or older (16% of Shelby)

0

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

81 Shelby residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 16% in Toole County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

14 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Shelby compared with Toole County and Montana

Census figure	Shelby	Toole County	Montana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	7.4%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	1.8%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	36%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.3%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,871	$49,861	—

Older residents in towns around Shelby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Conrad, MT	23 mi	592	22%
Cut Bank, MT	23 mi	522	39%
North Browning, MT	54 mi	282	38%

Nursing homes near Shelby

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northern Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing	Cut Bank, MT	23 mi	2 of 5	41	(406) 873-5600
Logan Health - Conrad	Conrad, MT	23 mi	4 of 5	59	(406) 271-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelby. 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 Shelby

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 47% of the $3,239 monthly median income of Shelby 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 Shelby: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Shelby?

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 47% of the $3,239 monthly median income of Shelby 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 Shelby, MT