Great Falls, Montana

Respite Care in Great Falls, MT

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Local figures

Respite Care in Great Falls, MT: the local picture

12,067

residents 65 or older (20% of Great Falls)

61%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cascade County)

Medicare-certified hospices serve Great Falls ZIP codes

Most older adults in Great Falls live with someone: 61% 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 3,966 Great Falls residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Cascade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Great Falls ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Great Falls compared with Cascade County and Montana

Census figure	Great Falls	Cascade County	Montana
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	6.0%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,431	$54,499	—

Older residents in towns around Great Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Malmstrom AFB, MT	5.5 mi	0	—
Conrad, MT	55 mi	592	38%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	63 mi	990	46%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	64 mi	624	15%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	67 mi	1,697	26%
Helena Valley West Central, MT	68 mi	1,506	28%

Hospices serving Great Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peace Hospice Of Montana	Great Falls, MT	2.4 mi	(406) 455-3040
Enhabit Hospice	Helena, MT	70 mi	(406) 443-4140
Hospice Of St Peters Comm Hosp	Helena, MT	70 mi	(406) 444-2244
Hospice Of Central Montana	Lewistown, MT	93 mi	(406) 535-6302
Stillwater Hospice	Butte, MT	121 mi	(406) 533-0020

Nursing homes near Great Falls (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Benefis Senior Services - Westview	Great Falls, MT	0.9 mi	2 of 5	34	(406) 455-5902
Benefis Senior Services - Eastview	Great Falls, MT	2.1 mi	2 of 5	64	(406) 455-5903
Benefis Senior Services - Grandview	Great Falls, MT	2.2 mi	3 of 5	48	(406) 771-6200
Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation	Great Falls, MT	2.5 mi	2 of 5	189	(406) 761-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Great Falls. 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 Great Falls

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 35% of the $4,369 monthly median income of Great Falls 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 Great Falls: common questions

Which hospices serve Great Falls?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Great Falls ZIP codes, including Peace Hospice Of Montana, Enhabit Hospice, Hospice Of St Peters Comm Hosp.

How much does respite care cost in Great Falls?

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 Great Falls. 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.

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