Sweetwater Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Billings, MT

Sweetwater Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Billings, MT

Overview of Sweetwater Assisted Living

Sweetwater Assisted Living, also known as Sweetwater Retirement Community, is a senior living community in Billings, Montana, located on Sweet Water Drive about four and a half miles from the city center. It offers a full range of care under one roof, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, which gives families the option to stay in one familiar place as needs change over time. The community is led by director Jeannette Ivan.

Housing is set in a two-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and room sizes range from roughly 497 to just over 1,000 square feet. For residents who want more space and privacy, Sweetwater also offers townhome villas. Pets are welcome, which can matter a great deal to residents bringing a companion animal along.

Daily life is supported by a movie theater, a library and computer room, a wellness center, a chapel, and an on-site salon. Practical services round out the setting, with scheduled transportation for appointments and outings, weekly housekeeping, and emergency response systems in place for added peace of mind. Fitness and recreation programming give residents regular ways to stay active and connected.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 27, so a few errands may be reachable on foot while most trips will involve transportation, which the community helps arrange. Families weighing Sweetwater may want to tour the villa and apartment options in person to see which layout best fits their loved one.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #50 / 85Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 50th out of 85 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted 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.
27 / 100
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 497 / 548 / 811 / 1,018 - 1,068 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sweetwater Assisted Living

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Billings's city center to Sweetwater Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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.
St. John‘s United
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Billings
104
Facility 104
MT AVG 61
Rank #12 / 66
Yes
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 40
Rank #78 / 85
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #24 / 59
-Karna Rhodes4
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 62
33
Facility 33
MT AVG 21
Rank #45 / 51
8.3
Facility 8.3
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #48 / 51
Mission Ridge
AL
CCRC
IL
Billings
70
Facility 70
MT AVG 61
Rank #24 / 66
Yes
9
Facility 9
MT AVG 40
Rank #73 / 85
1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #24 / 59
-Mark Wagstaff2
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #27 / 62
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 21
Rank #24 / 51
4.0
Facility 4.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #40 / 51
St. John‘s United WyndStone
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Billings (Heights)
36
Facility 36
MT AVG 61
Rank #42 / 66
No
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 40
Rank #82 / 85
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #39 / 59
-Kailee Noyes2
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #27 / 62
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 21
Rank #12 / 51
1.5
Facility 1.5
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #8 / 51
Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living
AL
RC
Billings (Heights)
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 61
Rank #64 / 66
No
15
Facility 15
MT AVG 40
Rank #63 / 85
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #24 / 59
-Jessica Robinson1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 21
Rank #2 / 51
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #2 / 51
Sweetwater Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Billings (West End)-Yes
27
Facility 27
MT AVG 40
Rank #50 / 85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-----

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

Sweetwater Assisted Living is located in Billings, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweetwater Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Sweetwater Assisted Living in?

Sweetwater Assisted Living is in the West End neighborhood of Billings.

Is Sweetwater Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Sweetwater Assisted Living has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Sweetwater Assisted Living?

Yes, Sweetwater Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Sweetwater Assisted Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sweetwater Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sweetwater Assisted Living provide?

Sweetwater Assisted Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Sweetwater Assisted Living?

Sweetwater Assisted Living is located at 3140 Sweet Water Dr, Billings, MT 59102.

What is the phone number of Sweetwater Assisted Living?

(406) 651-8111 will put you in contact with the team at Sweetwater Assisted Living.

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