Big Sky on Waterford
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Butte, MT

Big Sky on Waterford

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Butte, MT

Overview of Big Sky on Waterford

Big Sky on Waterford is where life shines brighter for those aged 55 and older. This assisted living and memory care community offers a vibrant lifestyle paired with the convenience of maintenance-free living. With a legacy of enhancing lives throughout Montana, this exceptional community goes beyond the ordinary by providing assisted living services and extending its offerings to memory care that suit diverse needs and preferences. 

The inviting atmosphere encompasses daily chef-prepared meals that delight the senses, an indoor theater for entertainment, and raised garden boxes to nurture a love for gardening. With amenities like a dedicated beauty and barber salon for a touch of indulgence and community events that build connections, Big Sky on Waterford caters to every facet of resident well-being. Plus, the community recognizes the importance of memory care benefits, offering a holistic approach that truly encompasses all aspects of senior living.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #112 / 120Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 120 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. 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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Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsComprehensive fire safety system.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Transportation Services

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Big Sky on Waterford

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Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a C1 unit in a senior living facility
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Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit layout
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a C4 & A4 unit layout
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Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a C7 unit in senior living facility
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a C8 unit in senior living facility
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit with labeled rooms
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan layout of a 550-square-foot apartment unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit layout
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit with deck
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit with rooms
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a 560 square foot senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan layout of a senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a 715 square foot two-bedroom unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a C17 unit in a senior living facility
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan layout of a senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit layout
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a 610 square foot A7 unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan layout of a senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit with rooms
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit layout
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of an H2 unit in senior living
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living one-bedroom unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a senior living unit layout
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan layout of a 400-square-foot unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan of a 600 square foot senior living unit
Big Sky on Waterford, assisted living in Butte, MT — Floor plan layout of The Manchester at Big Sky on Waterford

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Info below is compiled from the MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Formal complaint investigations counted in the state record—distinct from every routine licensure inspection.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Big Sky Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Butte
95
Facility 95
MT AVG 64
Rank #20 / 79
Yes--
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 8
Rank #31 / 75
Jake Kelly6
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 73
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 73
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The Springs at Butte
AL
IL
MC
Butte
65
Facility 65
MT AVG 64
Rank #36 / 79
Yes
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 44
Rank #89 / 120
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 8
Rank #31 / 75
Aimee Charon3
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3
Rank #57 / 73
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #36 / 73
5
Facility 5
MT AVG 21
Rank #19 / 59
1.7
Facility 1.7
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #10 / 59
BeeHive Homes of Butte
AL
MC
RC
Butte (Silver Bow Park)
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 64
Rank #59 / 79
Yes
31
Facility 31
MT AVG 44
Rank #74 / 120
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 8
Rank #49 / 75
Lucille (Luchy) Hernandez/Hall3
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 73
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #36 / 73
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 21
Rank #21 / 59
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 59
Big Sky on Waterford
AL
IL
MC
Butte-Yes
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 44
Rank #112 / 120
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Highland View Manor
AL
Butte-Yes
57
Facility 57
MT AVG 44
Rank #43 / 120
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

Big Sky on Waterford is located in Butte, 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 Big Sky on Waterford

Is Big Sky on Waterford in a walkable area?

Big Sky on Waterford has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Does Big Sky on Waterford have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Big Sky on Waterford on this page.

Are pets allowed at Big Sky on Waterford?

Yes, Big Sky on Waterford allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Big Sky on Waterford?

Yes — there are 21 photos of Big Sky on Waterford in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Big Sky on Waterford?

Big Sky on Waterford is located at 3701 Elizabeth Warren Ave #4372, Butte, MT 59701.

What is the phone number of Big Sky on Waterford?

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

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