Stroke Recovery Care in Billings, MT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Billings, MT: the local picture

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Billings)

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Yellowstone County)

4.4%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2% in Yellowstone County)

7

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Billings: Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings (2.7 mi); Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings (8.1 mi); Stillwater Billings Clinic in Columbus (36 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

950 Billings residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.4%; 4.2% in Yellowstone County), and 4,429 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Billings compared with Yellowstone County and Montana

Census figure	Billings	Yellowstone County	Montana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	4.2%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.8%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.3%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,894	$60,402	—

Older residents in towns around Billings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lockwood, MT	8.0 mi	1,212	2.8%
Laurel, MT	13 mi	1,046	9.8%
Hardin, MT	46 mi	513	9.6%
Red Lodge, MT	53 mi	845	0.1%

Hospitals near Billings

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Billings Clinic Hospital	Billings, MT	2.7 mi	4 of 5	(406) 657-4000
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital	Billings, MT	8.1 mi	4 of 5	(406) 657-7000
Stillwater Billings Clinic	Columbus, MT	36 mi	not rated	(406) 322-5316

Home health agencies serving Billings

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health - Billings	Billings, MT	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(406) 652-8883
Cody Regional Health Home Health	Cody, WY	91 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 578-2413
St John's United Home Health	Billings, MT	2.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 655-5800
Campbell County Health Home Health	Gillette, WY	182 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 688-6230
Home And Care Billings	Billings, MT	1.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(406) 371-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Billings. 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 Billings

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 31% of the $4,908 monthly median income of Billings 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 Billings: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Billings?

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 31% of the $4,908 monthly median income of Billings 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 Billings, MT