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Compare Senior Communities around Montana The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
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| The Iris Senior Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Great Falls | 83 | Yes | 74 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48 | A+ | Kuntz, Kathy | 3 | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| The Grande At Chesterfield |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Chesterfield | 95 | Yes | 53 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Stromsdorfer | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Grandview at Benefis |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Great Falls | 71 | No | 26 | - | 3 | A+ | Krebs, David | 6 | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| Timbers And Reflections At The Grandview At Benefis |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Great Falls | 71 | No | 26 | - | 3 | A+ | Krebs, David | 6 | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| Brookdale Springmeadows |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bozeman (South Meadow) | 85 | Yes | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48 | A+ | Freese, Crissy | 9 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 2.2 |
| The Grande At Laumeier Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Sappington (Sunset Hills) | 98 | Yes | 50 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Lutz | - | - | - | - | - |
| St. John‘s United – The Vista |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Billings (Rimrock) | 104 | Yes | 7 | - | 1 | - | Rhodes, Karna | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Edgewood Helena |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Helena | 80 | No | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1 | - | Morrow, Julia | 13 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 1.6 |
| Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Helena | 82 | Yes | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2 | - | Milar, Christina | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 0.0 |
| Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Butte | 60 | No | 14 | - | - | - | Kelly, Josh | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | - |
| Bozeman Lodge |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bozeman | 135 | No | 21 | - | 18 | - | Williams, Jennifer | 15 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 1.2 |
| The Springs at Butte |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Butte | 65 | Yes | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2 | - | Charon, Aimee | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Canyon Creek Memory Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Billings | 67 | No | 17 | Private / Shared Suite | 1 | A+ | Kautzman, Stacie | 11 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 1.0 |
| The Village Senior Residence |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Missoula (Old Fort Road) | 117 | No | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2 | - | , | 12 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 1.3 |
| Spring Creek Inn Memory Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Bozeman (West Winds) | 67 | Yes | 24 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | Jensen, Stacia | 17 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 1.5 |
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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.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Discover the gratifying lifestyle that awaits. Golden Options Care is a senior living community in Helena, Montana, offering both In-Home Care Services and Assisted Living. This assisted living community is driven by a mission to elevate the benchmark of senior care, whether within their welcoming assisted living residence or the comforts of home.
Experience the best of country living while enjoying the conveniences and amenities extended by the City of Helena. Renowned for its enriching environment, Golden Options Care Assisted Living is committed to delivering tailored care and personalized attention that cultivates independence within an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Located in the scenic town of Stevensville, Montana, The Living Centre is a unique and comprehensive senior living community that provides Retirement Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing services all in one convenient location. As the only facility of its kind in Northwest Montana, This community offers a range of care options to meet the evolving needs of residents. With a deep commitment to respecting the individual and valuing life, the community strives to create a warm and supportive environment.
At The Living Centre, personalized service is at the forefront. The community’s retirement apartments are thoughtfully designed and available in kitchenette and one-bedroom floor plans, providing residents with the comforts of home. Whether you choose to relax in your private space or enjoy the spectacular views from your room, every aspect of your stay is designed to enhance your pleasure. With a focus on individualized care, The Living Centre ensures that residents have access to the services they need, precisely when they need them. The community’s integrated approach to care and commitment to excellence make it a trusted choice for seniors in the Stevensville area.
Overview of The Briton House
The Briton House is a retirement home in Toronto, Canada, that offers a wide range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community also ensures older adults can find a home away from home, accompanied by its nurturing and inviting environment. Residents are also guaranteed a worry-free retirement, as three nutritious meals daily, housekeeping, and medication administration are also provided. Through customized care plans, the community strives to understand residents’ needs and habits.
Card games, fitness programs, and swimming are just some of the recreational activities dedicated to helping residents live actively and make friends. An indoor beach simulator, an outdoor garden, and an exercise room also ensure residents can interact with friends and rest. With its ideal setting in the peaceful residential area of Toronto, residents are guaranteed accessibility and convenience. This retirement home has comprehensive care and thoughtfully curated amenities, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Canada.
Make the most of your best years at Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living, a distinguished family owned community in Bilings, MT, offering assisted living. With eight cozy accommodations, both private and semi-private, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive exceptional care around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs to keep residents active and socially connected. Here, residents also enjoy delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. With its two distinct locations, the community ensures residents can find the place that best matches their needs and preferences for a blissful retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Medication Reminders
Overview of Pathways Assisted Living
Nestled in the charming town of Three Forks, Pathways Assisted Living is a dedicated retirement facility catering to the needs of senior residents in Montana. This assisted living community offers essential services, including 11 thoughtfully designed senior apartments, assisted living options, specialized memory care, and senior living units.
The surrounding community boasts an impressive array of 13 churches, fostering a sense of spiritual connection and community engagement. Conveniently situated in proximity to healthcare facilities, retail shopping centers, and local places of worship, Pathways Assisted Living ensures that residents have easy access to vital amenities. With its strategic location and comprehensive services, Pathways Assisted Living provides a well-rounded and enriching environment for seniors to thrive in their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Home Instead – Bozeman
Home Instead is a locally owned business that proudly serves aging adults and their families in the Bozeman, MT area. The team offers friendly, responsive service and is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered solutions. Home Instead ‘promise is to do what they say they’re going to do each and every time, engage in thoughtful relationships with the families they serve, and give back to their community.
For nearly three decades, Home Instead has delivered compassionate, high-quality care to seniors around the globe. The company offers dependable, compassionate senior home care services tailored to fit each family’s needs. Home Instead also provides specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, arthritis, and diabetes, as well as 24-hour care and nurse-directed home care services. The team at Home Instead is passionate about helping seniors age successfully and offers a free, no-obligation Care Consultation to help families decide the best care option for their loved ones.
Overview of Harvest Home Care – Missoula
When it comes to home health, Harvest Home Care focuses on individual well-being, setting a remarkable standard in the industry. Their approach goes beyond routine caregiving, but about transformative healing and proactive measures to ensure their clients’ utmost comfort and peace of mind. Harvest Home Care adopts advanced person-centered practices and innovative strategies, creating a holistic caregiving experience that emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual, embracing personal history and personhood.
Through meticulous selection, they bring on board the best and most skilled care partners, dedicated to assisting with basic human activities. For their team, it’s about cultivating a fulfilling life for their clients, making every effort to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life. Harvest Home Care definitely redefines the essence of home care for seniors.
Overview of Partners in Home Care
Situated in the heart of Missoula, Montana, Partners in Home Care’s dedication is evident through a range of services, including infusion therapy and the provision of essential home medical equipment. What sets them apart is their holistic approach, offering grief counseling and bereavement support, ensuring emotional well-being is a priority alongside physical care.
They are a warm and experienced group, embodying a friendly demeanor that resonates with those they serve. Their home health services provide cost-effective solutions, delivering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management in the comfort of one’s home. Meanwhile, their hospice care extends beyond the ordinary, employing an interdisciplinary team approach alongside spiritual care and personal assistance.
Located within the charming surroundings of Belgrade, Montana, Elsies Assisted Living Corp. stands as a dedicated assisted living community. This assisted living community offers convenient access to an array of essential amenities, including retail shopping destinations, places of worship, healthcare facilities, and various local conveniences, all in a strategic location. Notably, Elsies Assisted Living Corp is a short distance from the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, ensuring accessibility to crucial medical services.
The community’s location also boasts 11 drug stores within a one-mile radius, enhancing convenience for residents. Additionally, the proximity to several churches fosters a sense of spiritual connection and community engagement. In the heart of Belgrade, Elsies Assisted Living Corp offers a nurturing environment and a well-connected setting that contributes to a fulfilling and enriched lifestyle.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
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- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in Montana
What is senior living?
Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
How many senior communities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 senior communities in Montana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior community in Montana?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Montana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting senior communities in Montana?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
