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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 127 families in Montana access the VA benefits they've earned.
In-Home Care in Montana at a Glance
Paying the Monthly In-Home Care Bill in Montana
The Montana median for a home health aide is $7,245 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 9% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $38 an hour, most Montana families start with a few shifts a week and add hours as needs grow, so the real bill is often lower than the full-time figure.
| Type of care | Montana per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $7,245 | $6,673 | 53% |
| Adult day care | $5,783 | $2,058 | 66% |
| Assisted living | $6,075 | $6,200 | 63% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,973 | $9,581 | 43% |
All Montana figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for In-Home Care in Montana?
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Montana veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including in-home care.
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Veterans in Montana
Montana is home to 79,357 veterans, 39,502 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Montana had 8,850 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 33.2% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Patriot Angels In-Home Care Partners in Montana
Patriot Angels works with one in-home care provider in Montana.
| City | Partners | Home care agencies |
|---|---|---|
| Missoula | 1 | 1 |
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Licensing for Montana Home Care Agencies
Montana does not license agencies that provide only non-medical companion and personal care, so the checks fall to you. Ask for proof of liability insurance, bonding, background checks and caregiver training before anyone comes to the house.
An agency that employs its caregivers handles payroll taxes and workers’ comp. A private hire leaves those duties with the family.
Montana Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Big Sky Waiver and Community First Choice
Montana Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Montana.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Montana home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
Find In-Home Care in Your Montana City
One Montana city has a in-home care page. Numbers show Patriot Angels partners.
Neighboring states: Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Montana In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Montana?
The Montana median is $7,245 a month for 44 hours a week, about $38 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Montana?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Montana agency or a private caregiver.
Do Montana home care agencies need a license?
Not for non-medical companion and personal care. Check insurance and background screening yourself.
Does Montana Medicaid pay for care at home?
Big Sky Waiver and Community First Choice can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Montana?
One provider in one city.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in Montana and every other state, start with the national guide.
