The Knolls at Hillcrest

The Knolls at Hillcrest

Overview of The Knolls at Hillcrest

The Knolls at Hillcrest offers independent living in Bozeman, MT, in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, making the community a potential fit for residents aged 55 and better who want an active adult setting.

Housing includes single-family homes, New Urban homes, and cottages. Footpaths connect the community with hiking and biking trails, while parks with streams and fields provide places for residents to walk, bike, and spend time outdoors.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #39 / 47Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 39th out of 47 independent living communities we track in Montana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Minimum Age55+

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Independent Living in Montana

The Knolls at Hillcrest is located in Bozeman, Montana.
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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MT

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MT

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 40 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MT

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MT

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MT

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MT

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Knolls at Hillcrest

What neighborhood is The Knolls at Hillcrest in?

The Knolls at Hillcrest is in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Bozeman.

Is The Knolls at Hillcrest in a walkable area?

The Knolls at Hillcrest has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at The Knolls at Hillcrest?

No, The Knolls at Hillcrest has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Knolls at Hillcrest?

Yes — there are 3 photos of The Knolls at Hillcrest in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Knolls at Hillcrest provide?

The Knolls at Hillcrest offers Independent Living.

What is the address of The Knolls at Hillcrest?

The Knolls at Hillcrest is located at 1412 Post Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715.

What is the phone number of The Knolls at Hillcrest?

(406) 522-7084 will put you in contact with the team at The Knolls at Hillcrest.

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