Stroke Recovery Care in Evergreen, MT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Evergreen, MT: the local picture

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kalispell)

29%

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

6.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8% in Flathead County)

3

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Evergreen: Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell (2.3 mi); Logan Health - Whitefish in Whitefish (13 mi); Providence St Joseph Medical Center in Polson (38 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

87 Evergreen residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.7%; 4.8% in Flathead County), and 372 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Evergreen compared with Flathead County and Montana

Census figure	Evergreen	Flathead County	Montana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	4.8%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.3%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	4.2%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,788	$53,171	—

Older residents in towns around Evergreen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Kalispell, MT	2.7 mi	5,461	5.0%
Columbia Falls, MT	11 mi	667	12%
Bigfork, MT	14 mi	1,831	5.0%
Whitefish, MT	15 mi	2,043	6.2%
Polson, MT	38 mi	1,348	1.7%
Libby, MT	60 mi	967	3.6%

Hospitals near Evergreen

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Logan Health Medical Center	Kalispell, MT	2.3 mi	3 of 5	(406) 752-5111
Logan Health - Whitefish	Whitefish, MT	13 mi	3 of 5	(406) 863-3550
Providence St Joseph Medical Center	Polson, MT	38 mi	not rated	(406) 883-5377

Home health agencies serving Evergreen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	153 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Logan Health Home Care	Kalispell, MT	2.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 751-4200
Granite Peak Home Health	Miles City, MT	415 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(406) 874-5134

Straight-line miles from the center of Evergreen. 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 Evergreen

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 40% of the $3,816 monthly median income of Evergreen 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 Evergreen: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Evergreen?

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 40% of the $3,816 monthly median income of Evergreen 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 Evergreen, MT