Stroke Recovery Care in Polson, MT: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Polson, MT: the local picture

0.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Polson)

8.6%

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

1.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.3% in Lake County)

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Polson: Providence St Joseph Medical Center in Polson (0.0 mi); St Luke Community Hospital in Ronan (9.5 mi); Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell (36 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

22 Polson residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.7%; 3.3% in Lake County), and 113 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Polson compared with Lake County and Montana

Census figure	Polson	Lake County	Montana
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	3.3%	5.3%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.6%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.0%	6.8%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.8%	4.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,870	$50,216	—

Older residents in towns around Polson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bigfork, MT	28 mi	1,831	5.0%
Kalispell, MT	37 mi	5,461	5.0%
Evergreen, MT	38 mi	1,293	6.7%
Columbia Falls, MT	47 mi	667	12%
Whitefish, MT	53 mi	2,043	6.2%
Missoula, MT	56 mi	11,497	4.2%

Hospitals near Polson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence St Joseph Medical Center	Polson, MT	0.0 mi	not rated	(406) 883-5377
St Luke Community Hospital	Ronan, MT	9.5 mi	not rated	(406) 676-4441
Logan Health Medical Center	Kalispell, MT	36 mi	3 of 5	(406) 752-5111
Clark Fork Valley Hospital	Plains, MT	38 mi	not rated	(406) 826-4800

Home health agencies serving Polson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Partners In Home Care Inc	Missoula, MT	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(406) 728-8848
Granite Peak Home Health	Miles City, MT	401 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(406) 874-5134

Straight-line miles from the center of Polson. 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 Polson

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 43% of the $3,573 monthly median income of Polson 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 Polson: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Polson?

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 43% of the $3,573 monthly median income of Polson 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 Polson, MT