Respite Care in Butte, MT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Butte, MT: the local picture

6,836

residents 65 or older (20% of Butte)

62%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Butte ZIP codes

Most older adults in Butte live with someone: 62% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 2,358 Butte residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Butte ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Butte compared with Montana

Census figure	Butte	Montana
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,894	—

Older residents in towns around Butte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anaconda, MT	27 mi	2,528	40%
Deer Lodge, MT	35 mi	745	51%
Dillon, MT	47 mi	734	30%
Montana City, MT	56 mi	507	21%
Helena, MT	57 mi	7,294	34%
Helena Valley West Central, MT	60 mi	1,506	28%

Hospices serving Butte

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stillwater Hospice	Butte, MT	7.6 mi	(406) 533-0020
Senior Solutions Inc	Butte, MT	7.6 mi	(406) 299-3777
Compassus Hospice Helena	Butte, MT	7.6 mi	(406) 494-6114
Anaconda Pintler Hospice	Anaconda, MT	22 mi	(406) 563-7023
Honeybee Hospice, LLC	Dillon, MT	46 mi	(406) 599-0499

Nursing homes near Butte (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southwest Montana Veterans Home	Butte, MT	7.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(406) 792-3100
Crest Nursing Home	Butte, MT	10 mi	5 of 5	103	(406) 494-7035
Copper Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Butte, MT	10 mi	4 of 5	186	(406) 723-3225
Continental Care And Rehabilitation	Butte, MT	10 mi	3 of 5	100	(406) 723-6556

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Butte

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 36% of the $4,241 monthly median income of Butte 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Butte: common questions

Which hospices serve Butte?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Butte ZIP codes, including Stillwater Hospice, Senior Solutions Inc, Compassus Hospice Helena.

How much does respite care cost in Butte?

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 36% of the $4,241 monthly median income of Butte 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Butte. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Montana.

More near Butte

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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.

Respite Care in Butte, MT