Belgrade, Montana

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Belgrade, MT

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Belgrade for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Belgrade, MT: the local picture

9.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bozeman)

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Gallatin County)

767

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Belgrade)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, about 9.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Livingston Healthcare (31 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 3 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Belgrade. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Belgrade compared with Gallatin County and Montana

Census figure	Belgrade	Gallatin County	Montana
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	14%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	2.4%	4.7%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	5.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,589	$70,066	—

Older residents in towns around Belgrade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Four Corners, MT	7.5 mi	649	22%
Bozeman, MT	8.9 mi	6,424	36%
Livingston, MT	31 mi	1,877	28%
Montana City, MT	63 mi	507	21%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	68 mi	1,697	26%
Helena, MT	69 mi	7,294	34%

Hospitals near Belgrade

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital	Bozeman, MT	9.9 mi	4 of 5	(406) 585-5000
Livingston Healthcare	Livingston, MT	31 mi	3 of 5	(406) 222-3541
Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center	Big Sky, MT	35 mi	not rated	(406) 995-6995
Madison Valley Medical Center	Ennis, MT	38 mi	not rated	(406) 682-4222

Home health agencies serving Belgrade

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 551-2273
Eden Home Health	Bozeman, MT	8.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(406) 587-8710
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140

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

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Belgrade

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 25% of the $6,049 monthly median income of Belgrade 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 post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Belgrade: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Belgrade?

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, about 9.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Belgrade (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (406) 585-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Belgrade?

Medicare lists 3 certified agencies whose service area includes Belgrade ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Big Sky Home Health (4.5 of 5), Eden Home Health (3 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Belgrade?

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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