Best Independent Living in Montana

Overview of St. John‘s United Wyndstone

Experience the captivating allure of WyndStone of St. John’s United, a senior home nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Billings, Montana. It is where vibrant independent living, assisted living, and compassionate memory care seamlessly converge. This residence is the definition of high-quality care, offering luxurious amenities and personalized services that redefine senior living. Within a secure and supportive environment, a dedicated team works tirelessly to create a sanctuary where confusion dissipates, memories are cherished, and patience is ever-present.

With weekly housekeeping and maintenance services, they can bid farewell to mundane chores and embrace the freedom to pursue their passions. The garage access and ample storage space ensure that their personal belongings are always within reach, adding to the convenience and comfort of their living space. Residents can also immerse themselves in the soothing waters of the aquatic center or engage in invigorating workouts at the state-of-the-art fitness facility, where their physical and mental well-being are nurtured. The exquisite restaurant-style dining experience caters to their culinary desires, offering a wide array of flavors and gourmet creations to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

Overview of Highgate Senior Living – Bozeman

All in the picturesque Southwest Montana, Highgate Senior Living extends a warm invitation to explore their living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. This charming assisted living community boasts a homelike ambiance and provides remarkable vistas of the Bridger and Madison mountains.

Highgate Senior Living residents fondly reside in one of the most culturally rich small towns in the Rocky Mountain West, situated just north of the renowned Yellowstone National Park. Situated a stone’s throw away from shopping, banking, and grocery stores, residents revel in the convenience of their surroundings—experience firsthand the welcoming environment of Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman.

Sapphire Lutheran Homes is a 40-bed independent living facility and memory care community operated by a nonprofit Christian organization at 501 N 10th, Hamilton, Ravalli County, Montana, offering independent living and memory support services with 24-hour staffing, respite care, housekeeping and maintenance services, physical social and spiritual wellness activities, community gathering areas, library, and game rooms. The campus features views of the Bitterroot Mountains and comprises 64 individual homes with one- and two-bedroom apartments offering meals and scheduled activities in a secure environment. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not offer rehabilitation services.

Hamilton is the county seat of Ravalli County in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

Inspection records span a single documented visit on November 6, 2015, yielding 2 deficiencies, 66 percent better than Montana average of 5.8. The November 6, 2015, renewal inspection identified 2 deficiencies: no documentation that policies and procedures had been reviewed annually by administrator or medical director; food storage violations with cans and boxes on floors of walk-in freezer, refrigerator, and dry storage room, and uncovered food in baking sheet and plate in refrigerator. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions appear in the available record.

Documentation of annual policy review and food storage practices require verification.

Families should ask administrators directly about current annual policy review procedures and food safety protocols before enrollment.

Overview of Immanuel Living D/b/a the Terraces at Buffalo Hill

Immanuel Living D/b/a the Terraces at Buffalo Hill is a 140-bed assisted living facility offering independent living, assisted living, and memory support services at 40 Claremont Street, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. Administrator is Patty Cordell. New community with one year in operation. Accepts Medicare but not Medicaid.

Provides 24-hour staffing, respite care, rehabilitation services, and memory care. Amenities include fitness center, heated swimming pool, walking paths and gardens, multiple restaurant-style dining options, Wooden Nickel Bistro and Lounge, The Terrace Spa and Salon, underground and covered parking, guest suites, general store, and library and business center. Specific programs include memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy. Chef-prepared meals, fitness activities, and vibrant community atmosphere.

Starting price $5,700 per month. Walk score is 84, very walkable.

Kalispell is located in Flathead County in northwestern Montana. Kalispell Regional Medical Center is primary nearby acute-care resource.

One inspection on September 16, 2015, documented 2 deficiencies, 66 percent better than Montana average of 5.8. The renewal inspection identified 2 deficiencies: closed charts of residents #1 and #2 lacked disposition of materials after discharge, closed files of residents #1 and #2 lacked records of destroyed or returned medications. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions documented. Limited inspection history available; only single inspection record visible dating to September 2015.

Current compliance status and trend cannot be determined from inspection conducted over 10 years ago.

Resident discharge documentation procedures, medication disposition tracking and record-keeping, and compliance status should be verified given the extended time elapsed since last inspection on record.

Overview of Quality Senior Care LLC Dba Bee Hive Homes of Helena (north)

Quality Senior Care LLC dba Bee Hive Homes of Helena (North) is a 40-bed assisted living facility at 624 Ptarmigan Ln, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. The administrator is Jamie Hopkins. The facility offers memory care, respite care, and assisted living with private bedrooms, meals, 24-hour caregiver support, daily housekeeping and laundry services, secure outdoor courtyard, hair and nail salon, and life enrichment activities. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not offer rehabilitation services.

Helena is the capital and largest city of Montana, located in Lewis and Clark County. Providence St. Patrick Hospital and St. Peter’s Hospital are the primary nearby acute-care resources.

One complaint investigation on November 19, 2025, identified 2 deficiencies regarding resident admission and assessment. Resident #1 was admitted with care needs exceeding the facility’s Category A endorsement, specifically a Stage 3 pressure ulcer and dependency in 4 ADLs. The Pre-Move In Resident Needs Assessment failed to document these needs accurately. The resident’s actual needs indicated Category B care status for which the facility is not endorsed.

No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were documented. Broader compliance history cannot be determined from a single complaint investigation; no earlier inspections were provided in the available record.

Admission assessment and resident needs documentation mean families should ask administrators about how care needs are evaluated and matched to facility endorsement levels before placement.

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.

Overview of Parkhaven

Parkhaven is a 62-bed assisted living facility featuring independent cottage homes, assisted living, and memory care at 100 Hamilton Court, Manhattan, Madison County, Montana. The administrator is Crystal Hamilton. The facility offers memory care and respite care with 24-hour staffing. It does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not offer rehabilitation services.

Manhattan is located in Madison County in southwestern Montana. Gallatin County Memorial Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.

Five inspections from 2013 to 2019 document 10 total deficiencies, averaging 2.5 per year, 57 percent better than Montana average of 5.8.

September 6, 2019, renewal identified 2 deficiencies: resident bathroom call lights not properly alerting staff due to pager silent mode and low batteries; facility unable to produce documentation for annual fire inspections spanning current year and prior three years. September 21, 2017, renewal found 2 deficiencies: 3 of 6 resident files lacking current medication self-administration orders requiring annual updates; 1 of 6 resident files missing admittance order for Category C level of care. February 17, 2017, complaint investigation documented 1 deficiency: facility failed to report resident fall on January 10, 2017, to provider or family and lacked written policy and procedure for fall notification. September 11, 2015, renewal identified 1 deficiency: no documentation that staff reviewed policy and procedure manual including infection control.

October 16, 2013, complaint investigation documented 4 deficiencies involving resident placement procedures, application and needs assessment, resident service plans for Category A, and resident file documentation.

No fines or license suspensions documented.

Pattern indicates recurring documentation, communication, and safety concerns spanning over a decade without evident improvement.

Resident notification procedures, fire inspection documentation, and medication administration record documentation warrant direct review.

Families should ask administrators directly about current protocols and corrective measures taken since 2019 inspection before enrollment.

Kenhodro Inc. Dba Frontier Assisted Living is a 52-bed assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care at 121 S 3rd Street, Livingston, Park County, Montana. Administrator is Carissa Walsh. Offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care with 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation.

Amenities include beauty salon, television lounge, activities room. Does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.

Livingston is in Park County, south-central Montana. Livingston HealthCare is primary nearby resource.

Twelve inspections from 2019 to 2025 document 81 total deficiencies, averaging 10.7 per year, 84 percent worse than Montana average of 5.8.

September 10, 2025, renewal: 8 deficiencies including no disaster plan review since 2014, incomplete staff training records, residents not provided service plan copies, loose pills in medication cart, uncovered food in refrigerator, carpets needing cleaning. July 15, 2025, complaint: 1 deficiency where a resident did not receive 44 medication doses June 1–11 with no practitioner notification. December 31, 2024, complaint: 2 deficiencies; namely: resident smoking in room, areas with stained bedding and feces. October 16, 2024, renewal: 10 deficiencies including 6 of 6 staff lacking dementia training, 9 of 9 resident files missing service plan copies, missing temperature logs, no fire drills since January 2023.

July 24, 2024, complaint: 2 deficiencies (carpets with debris, bathrooms needing cleaning, freezer dirty). August 9, 2023, complaint: 2 deficiencies (staff not documenting medication effectiveness, unlicensed staff administered lorazepam 60 times).

August 9, 2023, renewal: 21 deficiencies including dirty resident rooms, no disaster plan, no activities, unsecured oxygen, non-flame-resistant window treatments, 20 overnight shifts with one staff. October 6, 2022, renewal: 7 deficiencies including incomplete disaster plan, no policy review since 2016, no activities, missing fire drills. June 8, 2021, complaint: 4 deficiencies (missing corrective actions, medical marijuana not documented, no policy). February 2, 2021, complaint: 5 deficiencies including urine odor, dirty areas, MAR discrepancies, unsecured oxygen.

November 4, 2020, complaint: 4 deficiencies including no keypad codes, facility dirty, cardboard blocking access. May 7, 2019, renewal: 9 deficiencies including uncertified residents, missing corrective actions, staff lacking abuse prevention training, inconsistent practitioner notification. No fines or suspensions.

Chronic pattern spanning 6 years: medication errors, environmental cleanliness failures, unsafe storage, inadequate training, and repeated regulatory violations without improvement.

Medication administration, staff dementia training, oxygen safety, disaster preparedness, environmental cleaning standards, and corrective action documentation should be verified regarding compliance improvements since September 2025.