Stroke Recovery Care in Lolo, MT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Lolo, MT: the local picture

5.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Missoula)

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Missoula County)

2.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in Missoula County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lolo: Community Medical Center in Missoula (5.9 mi); St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula (10 mi); Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital in Hamilton (37 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

14 Lolo residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.7%; 5.5% in Missoula County), and 48 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Lolo compared with Missoula County and Montana

Census figure	Lolo	Missoula County	Montana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.5%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	6.9%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.2%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,057	$60,593	—

Older residents in towns around Lolo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Orchard Homes, MT	5.9 mi	1,256	18%
Missoula, MT	8.1 mi	11,497	4.2%
Hamilton, MT	36 mi	1,748	11%
Polson, MT	63 mi	1,348	1.7%
Anaconda, MT	66 mi	2,528	7.2%

Hospitals near Lolo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Community Medical Center	Missoula, MT	5.9 mi	3 of 5	(406) 728-4100
St. Patrick Hospital	Missoula, MT	10 mi	5 of 5	(406) 543-7271
Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital	Hamilton, MT	37 mi	4 of 5	(406) 363-2211

Home health agencies serving Lolo

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Big Sky Home Health	Bozeman, MT	165 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 551-2273
Partners In Home Care Inc	Missoula, MT	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Enhabit Home Health	Helena, MT	100 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 443-4140
Trek Healthcare	Missoula, MT	7.0 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 541-1800
Big Sky Home Health	Missoula, MT	14 mi	not rated	—	(406) 543-4408

Straight-line miles from the center of Lolo. 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 Lolo

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 Lolo: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Lolo?

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 33% of the $4,588 monthly median income of Lolo 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 Lolo, MT