
Compare Independent Living around Montana
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Living Centre | IL AL NH SNF | Stevensville (Main Street) | 50
Facility
50
MT AVG
70
Rank
#61 / 103 | No |
38
Facility
38
MT AVG
43
Rank
#90 / 159 | - | 12
Facility
12
MT AVG
7
Rank
#20 / 89 | A+ | Leanne Becker | 6 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3
Rank
#58 / 76 | 6
Facility
6
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#60 / 76 | 15
Facility
15
MT AVG
21
Rank
#34 / 62 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#43 / 62 |
| The Iris Senior Living | IL | Great Falls | 83
Facility
83
MT AVG
70
Rank
#36 / 103 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
MT AVG
43
Rank
#20 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MT AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 89 | A+ | Kathy Kuntz | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| The Springs at Missoula | IL AL MC | Missoula (North Reserve) | 74
Facility
74
MT AVG
70
Rank
#41 / 103 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
MT AVG
43
Rank
#83 / 159 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MT AVG
7
Rank
#5 / 89 | - | Jennifer Talkington | 4 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| St. John‘s United | IL AL HC HOS MC NH RC SNF | Billings | 104
Facility
104
MT AVG
70
Rank
#21 / 103 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
MT AVG
43
Rank
#144 / 159 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 89 | - | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | 33
Facility
33
MT AVG
21
Rank
#53 / 62 | 33.0
Facility
33.0
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#62 / 62 |
| The Springs at Bozeman | IL AL MC | Bozeman (Gallatin Center) | 105
Facility
105
MT AVG
70
Rank
#20 / 103 | No |
36
Facility
36
MT AVG
43
Rank
#95 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | - | Kelly Flock | 5 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3
Rank
#43 / 76 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#16 / 76 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
21
Rank
#7 / 62 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#7 / 62 |
| Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena | IL AL MC | Helena | 82
Facility
82
MT AVG
70
Rank
#38 / 103 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
MT AVG
43
Rank
#140 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | - | Christina Milar | 6 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 76 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#16 / 76 | -
Facility
-
MT AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 62 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#1 / 62 |
| Mission Ridge | IL AL | Billings | 70
Facility
70
MT AVG
70
Rank
#45 / 103 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MT AVG
43
Rank
#139 / 159 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | - | Mark Wagstaff | 5 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#34 / 76 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
21
Rank
#25 / 62 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#35 / 62 |
| The Auberge at Missoula Valley | IL AL | Missoula (North Reserve) | 120
Facility
120
MT AVG
70
Rank
#12 / 103 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
MT AVG
43
Rank
#72 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
MT AVG
7
Rank
#25 / 89 | A+ | Jo-Ann Marchica | - | - | - | - | - |
| Highgate at Bozeman | IL AL MC | Bozeman | 97
Facility
97
MT AVG
70
Rank
#29 / 103 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
MT AVG
43
Rank
#34 / 159 | - | 20
Facility
20
MT AVG
7
Rank
#10 / 89 | - | Chis Darnell | 11 | 5
Facility
5
MT AVG
3
Rank
#64 / 76 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#45 / 76 | 12
Facility
12
MT AVG
21
Rank
#32 / 62 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#22 / 62 |
| The Iris MT | IL | Great Falls | 83
Facility
83
MT AVG
70
Rank
#36 / 103 | No |
74
Facility
74
MT AVG
43
Rank
#20 / 159 | - | - | - | Kathy Kuntz | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| The Springs at Butte | IL AL MC | Butte | 65
Facility
65
MT AVG
70
Rank
#52 / 103 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
MT AVG
43
Rank
#119 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | - | Aimee Charon | 8 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3
Rank
#58 / 76 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#39 / 76 | 5
Facility
5
MT AVG
21
Rank
#19 / 62 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#13 / 62 |
| The Village Senior Residence | IL AL MC | Missoula (Old Fort Road) | 117
Facility
117
MT AVG
70
Rank
#13 / 103 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
MT AVG
43
Rank
#69 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | - | , | 12 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3
Rank
#58 / 76 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#67 / 76 | 15
Facility
15
MT AVG
21
Rank
#34 / 62 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#26 / 62 |
| Bozeman Lodge | IL AL HOS RC | Bozeman | 135
Facility
135
MT AVG
70
Rank
#9 / 103 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
MT AVG
43
Rank
#116 / 159 | - | 18
Facility
18
MT AVG
7
Rank
#14 / 89 | - | Jennifer Williams | 15 | 9
Facility
9
MT AVG
3
Rank
#72 / 76 | 5
Facility
5
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#53 / 76 | 18
Facility
18
MT AVG
21
Rank
#38 / 62 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#24 / 62 |
| Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living | IL AL | Great Falls (Southside) | 42
Facility
42
MT AVG
70
Rank
#66 / 103 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
MT AVG
43
Rank
#73 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MT AVG
7
Rank
#6 / 89 | A+ | Judy Lindquist | 11 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
3
Rank
#48 / 76 | 9
Facility
9
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#71 / 76 | 32
Facility
32
MT AVG
21
Rank
#51 / 62 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#47 / 62 |
| Flor-Haven Personal Care Home | IL AL | Missoula (Riverfront) | - | No |
90
Facility
90
MT AVG
43
Rank
#5 / 159 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
The Knolls at Hillcrest provides senior assisted living at 1412 Post Dr in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Bozeman, Montana. The multi-story residential building uses internal elevators, allowing residents to travel between their private apartments and the common areas without climbing stairs. The daily schedule covers senior housing, prepared meals, and personal care assistance.
Individual units feature large windows, contemporary kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms, while the broader campus houses an internal wellness spa. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 12 out of 100. This car-dependent rating means staff, residents, and visitors will need a vehicle or local transit to manage standard shopping trips and off-site medical appointments.
Prospective residents evaluating regional senior housing options can call the leasing office to check on current apartment availability and floor plans.
St. John’s United – Wyndstone is an assisted living community on Wyndstone Way in Billings, Montana. It sits in an area with limited walkability, scoring 3, so most errands and outings demand a car. The three-storey building offers one- and two-bed housing options, giving occupants and families selections in their living space.
Assisted living communities provide support with daily living tasks: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while encouraging residents to uphold as much independence as possible. Many families appreciate this setting for the balance it strikes between offered support and personal autonomy. The smaller scale often creates a calmer culture than bigger communities.
An in-person tour by families considering St. John’s United – Wyndstone is the best way to understand the community, see available apartments, and get a sense of daily life and culture there. Visiting also presents a chance to meet staff and throw questions specific to your dearest one’s needs and preferences.
Hamilton House is an assisted living community in Bozeman, Montana, that ushers senior residents into a tranquil lifestyle. Tailored to every senior’s distinct needs and preferences, the care plan becomes the cornerstone of compassionate support. Anchored in a philosophy of personalized care, the establishment curates socially engaging, mentally stimulating, and physically invigorating activities that align with the individual essence of each resident.
In this nurturing environment, Hamilton House sets the stage for a chapter of life marked by joy, meaning, and the utmost comfort. A comprehensive spectrum of services and activities, including personalized care, housekeeping, meals, medication supervision, and more, is thoughtfully bundled into a single, transparent rate. Their sense of continuity flourishes as the residents share their living space with dedicated staff, ensuring the highest level of unwavering care.
Sweetwater Retirement Community offers the best retirement living options in Montana, catering to both assisted and independent living for seniors. The accommodations are spacious and luxurious, with options like townhome villas for those who prefer a little more space. But Sweetwater Retirement Community doesn’t just stop at providing comfortable living spaces. They also have a calendar of events that is thoughtfully crafted to cater to the interests of all residents, ensuring that each day is filled with exciting activities and events.
The community boasts a wide array of top-notch amenities, including a wellness center, library, chapel, theater, garage, billiards room, and private dining room. The meals served in the dining area are not only delicious but also home-cooked, adding a personal touch to each resident’s experience. And who doesn’t love a visit to the ice cream parlor for a sweet treat on a sunny afternoon?
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living 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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Montana
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 45 independent living communities in Montana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.








