Stroke Recovery Support in Helena Valley West Central, MT

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Helena Valley West Central, MT: the local picture

3.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Helena)

16%

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

0.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in Lewis and Clark County)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Helena Valley West Central ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Helena Valley West Central: St Peters Health in Helena (3.7 mi); Va Montana Healthcare System in Fort Harrison (3.7 mi); Billings Clinic Broadwater in Townsend (35 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

14 Helena Valley West Central residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (0.9%; 5.4% in Lewis and Clark County), and 235 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Helena Valley West Central compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana

Census figure	Helena Valley West Central	Lewis and Clark County	Montana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.9%	5.4%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	8.6%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	5.3%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,059	$58,352	—

Older residents in towns around Helena Valley West Central

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Helena, MT	4.7 mi	7,294	4.0%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	4.8 mi	624	0.0%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	6.5 mi	990	27%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	7.9 mi	1,697	6.2%
Montana City, MT	11 mi	507	3.9%
Deer Lodge, MT	37 mi	745	11%

Hospitals near Helena Valley West Central

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Peters Health	Helena, MT	3.7 mi	3 of 5	(406) 442-2480
Va Montana Healthcare System	Fort Harrison, MT	3.7 mi	5 of 5	(406) 447-7900
Billings Clinic Broadwater	Townsend, MT	35 mi	not rated	(406) 266-3186
Deer Lodge Medical Center	Deer Lodge, MT	38 mi	not rated	(406) 846-2212

Home health agencies serving Helena Valley West Central

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Benefis Community Care Inc	Great Falls, MT	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 771-6400
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	3.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
St Peter's Health Home Health And Hospice	Helena, MT	3.7 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 444-2244

Straight-line miles from the center of Helena Valley West Central. 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 Helena Valley West Central

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 $6,088 monthly median income of Helena Valley West Central 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.

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Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Helena Valley West Central: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Helena Valley West Central?

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 $6,088 monthly median income of Helena Valley West Central 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.

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