Big Sky Senior Living
Assisted Living · Butte, MT

Overview of Big Sky Senior Living

Big Sky Senior Living is a 95-bed assisted living facility offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care at 3701 Elizabeth Warren Ave, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. Located 4.4 miles from the city center. The administrator is Jake Kelly. The facility offers memory care with 24-hour staffing.

It does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not offer respite care, secured living, or rehabilitation services.

Butte is located in Silver Bow County in southwestern Montana. St. James Healthcare and Butte Community Hospital are the primary nearby acute-care resources.

Inspection history documents 6 total visits or inspections. The records indicate 2 inspections identified deficiencies, though specific deficiency counts per inspection, dates, inspection types, and substantive findings are not accessible. No complaint investigations are documented. Detailed inspection history, deficiency categorization, state average comparisons, and regulatory outcomes require direct access to full state inspection records from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Families should seek specific inspection records and compliance documentation directly from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Bed community size
95-bed community Rank #31 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 106 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation Rank #33 / 88Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 88 homes in Montana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #153 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 159 homes in Montana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceDecember 2, 2023
ExpirationDecember 1, 2026
License Number12

Ownership & Operating Entity

Big Sky Senior Living is administrated by Jake Kelly.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals are provided.

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Inspection History

In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. MT average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Montana average:
• Total inspections (20% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 65 This facility has 20% more total inspections than a typical Montana assisted living residence (6 vs. MT avg 5).↑ 20% worse

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Butte's city center to Big Sky Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

Big Sky Senior Living is located in Butte, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Sky Senior Living

What is the license number of Big Sky Senior Living?

According to MT state health department records, Big Sky Senior Living's license number is 12.

When does Big Sky Senior Living's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Big Sky Senior Living's license expires on December 1, 2026.

Who is the administrator of Big Sky Senior Living?

Jake Kelly is the administrator of Big Sky Senior Living.

How many beds does Big Sky Senior Living have?

Big Sky Senior Living has 95 beds.

Are there photos of Big Sky Senior Living?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Big Sky Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Big Sky Senior Living?

Big Sky Senior Living is located at 3701 Elizabeth Warren Ave.

What is the phone number of Big Sky Senior Living?

(406) 494-4900 will put you in contact with the team at Big Sky Senior Living.

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