With 33,885 residents, of whom 20.4% are aged 65 and over, Helena, MT, is a peaceful city surrounded by the Lewis and Clark National Forest. It's served by St. Peter's Health and several urgent care clinics, including Benefis Helena Northeast. Over 240 doctors per capita practice within the city, more than the national median of 210. Health care costs are virtually the same as the nation's average. However, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the price of nursing home care is higher than state and national norms at $8,553 monthly.
Nursing homes can be beneficial for seniors with severe or chronic health issues that require constant monitoring and access to skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies and medication administration. Older adults who only need personal care and medication management services may find assisted living or home care better suited for their situation.
This guide provides information regarding nursing home care in Helena, including price rates for local care and how they compare to the costs of other long-term care services. It also offers information on nearby financial assistance and care planning programs.
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4.3
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Nursing home rooms in Helena cost $8,553 and $9,204 for semi private and private accommodations, respectively.
An analysis of nursing home costs in Helena reveals that the local monthly rate of $8,553 for a semiprivate room is $979 higher than the state average and roughly $645 more than national norms. In Billings, prices drop by $949, whereas Missoula's costs increase to $9,125, a 6.8% increase over Helena's rates for semi private rooms. Across state lines, rates go even higher in Idaho Falls and Bismark, where monthly costs jump by a respective $633 and $1,789.
Helena
$10,479
Montana
$9,429
United States
$7,908
Billings
$9,916
Missoula
$9,764
Bismarck (ND)
$10,342
Idaho Falls (ID)
$11,163
Seniors exploring care options in Helena will find that prices vary widely. Nursing homes include accommodations, 24-hour monitoring and skilled nursing services at rates of $8,553 for semi private rooms and $9,204 for private accommodations. In-home care, which offers personalized help and homemaker services to individuals without medical needs, costs $3,855 less, the same as in-home medical services through home health care providers. The personal assistance, daily activities and limited nursing care found in assisted living facilities is the most affordable choice, costing $4,403 less per month than a semi private nursing home room.
In-Home Care
$4,698
Home Health Care
$4,698
Assisted Living Facility
$4,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,553
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,204
Note: Data for Helena was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Grand Falls, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
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Susan
5
Review of Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
My mother was in Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation for rehab last month. They were willing to accommodate different levels of care as my mom improved, and communication was good. The therapists...
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Jason
5
Review of Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
We chose Apple Rehab Cooney for my father because it was available and it was in the same city that he lived in. They feed you three times a day, and they provide physical therapy, mental...
Nursing Homes
2012Rose
3
Review of Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
The main front double glass doors had security systems on them that went off when my friend and I first walked into the building. We were not greeted by any staff members and it being our first...
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