Veterans' Home Care in Helena, MT: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Helena, MT: the local picture

1,106

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

7,294

residents 65 or older (22% of Helena)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Lewis and Clark County)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Lewis and Clark County)

About 1,106 Helena residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 16% in Lewis and Clark County), out of 1,964 veterans of all adult ages in town.

34% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Lewis and Clark County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Helena compared with Lewis and Clark County and Montana

Census figure	Helena	Lewis and Clark County	Montana
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,238	$58,352	—

Older residents in towns around Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Helena Valley West Central, MT	4.7 mi	1,506	19%
Helena Valley Southeast, MT	6.0 mi	1,697	13%
Montana City, MT	6.5 mi	507	16%
Helena Valley Northeast, MT	8.6 mi	990	12%
Helena Valley Northwest, MT	9.3 mi	624	19%
Deer Lodge, MT	37 mi	745	26%

Hospitals near Helena

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Peters Health	Helena, MT	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(406) 442-2480
Va Montana Healthcare System	Fort Harrison, MT	4.5 mi	5 of 5	(406) 447-7900
Billings Clinic Broadwater	Townsend, MT	31 mi	not rated	(406) 266-3186

Straight-line miles from the center of Helena. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Helena

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 34% of the $4,520 monthly median income of Helena 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Helena: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Helena?

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 34% of the $4,520 monthly median income of Helena 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Helena, MT