Stroke Recovery Care in Belgrade, MT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Belgrade, MT: the local picture

9.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bozeman)

12%

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

0.5%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.0% in Gallatin County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Belgrade: Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman (9.9 mi); Livingston Healthcare in Livingston (31 mi); Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center in Big Sky (35 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

4 Belgrade residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.5%; 5.0% in Gallatin County), and 89 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Belgrade compared with Gallatin County and Montana

Census figure	Belgrade	Gallatin County	Montana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.5%	5.0%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	5.7%	7.4%
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%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,589	$70,066	—

Older residents in towns around Belgrade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Four Corners, MT	7.5 mi	649	0.0%
Bozeman, MT	8.9 mi	6,424	7.9%
Livingston, MT	31 mi	1,877	2.6%
Montana City, MT	63 mi	507	3.9%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	68 mi	1,697	6.2%
Helena, MT	69 mi	7,294	4.0%

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 caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

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

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Belgrade: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Belgrade, MT