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Best Memory Care in Montana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 57 memory care communities in Montana using Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MT
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Jul 2026
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57 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Montana. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Montana. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Montana

The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.

The Springs at Missoula
MC
AL
IL
Missoula (North Reserve)
74
Facility 74
MT AVG 70
Rank #43 / 106
No
41
Facility 41
MT AVG 43
Rank #83 / 159
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MT AVG 7
Rank #5 / 89
-Jennifer Talkington4
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 76
--
The Auberge at Missoula Valley
MC
AL
IL
Missoula (North Reserve)
120
Facility 120
MT AVG 70
Rank #12 / 106
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-----
MT Gems – Ruby House
MC
AL
Great Falls (Downtown)
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 70
Rank #92 / 106
No
85
Facility 85
MT AVG 43
Rank #8 / 159
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 89
-Robin Fleek3
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #16 / 76
--
St. John‘s United
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Billings
104
Facility 104
MT AVG 70
Rank #21 / 106
No
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 43
Rank #144 / 159
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #57 / 89
-Karna Rhodes1
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
Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena
MC
AL
IL
Helena
82
Facility 82
MT AVG 70
Rank #40 / 106
Yes
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 43
Rank #140 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #33 / 89
-Christina Milar6
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
Canyon Creek Memory Care Community
MC
RC
Billings
67
Facility 67
MT AVG 70
Rank #51 / 106
No
17
Facility 17
MT AVG 43
Rank #124 / 159
Private / Shared Suite
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #57 / 89
A+Stacie Kautzman11
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 3
Rank #68 / 76
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #45 / 76
11
Facility 11
MT AVG 21
Rank #29 / 62
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #20 / 62
The Springs at Butte
MC
AL
IL
Butte
65
Facility 65
MT AVG 70
Rank #54 / 106
Yes
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 43
Rank #119 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #33 / 89
-Aimee Charon8
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
BeeHive Homes of Butte
MC
AL
RC
Butte (Silver Bow Park)
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 70
Rank #85 / 106
Yes
31
Facility 31
MT AVG 43
Rank #102 / 159
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #57 / 89
-Lucille (Luchy) Hernandez/Hall5
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #39 / 76
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 21
Rank #21 / 62
1.2
Facility 1.2
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #24 / 62
Edgewood Vista Missoula
MC
ADC
Missoula (Westside)
25
Facility 25
MT AVG 70
Rank #86 / 106
No
58
Facility 58
MT AVG 43
Rank #48 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 7
Rank #12 / 89
A+Dylan Barrera13
5
Facility 5
MT AVG 3
Rank #64 / 76
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #60 / 76
20
Facility 20
MT AVG 21
Rank #40 / 62
1.5
Facility 1.5
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #32 / 62
The Village Health & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Missoula (South Avenue West)
193
Facility 193
MT AVG 70
Rank #2 / 106
No
49
Facility 49
MT AVG 43
Rank #69 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #57 / 89
-Dee Strauss-----
The Village Senior Residence
MC
AL
IL
Missoula (Old Fort Road)
117
Facility 117
MT AVG 70
Rank #13 / 106
No
49
Facility 49
MT AVG 43
Rank #69 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #33 / 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
Edgewood Billings
MC
ADC
Billings (Heights)
30
Facility 30
MT AVG 70
Rank #82 / 106
No
29
Facility 29
MT AVG 43
Rank #106 / 159
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 7
Rank #12 / 89
-Kelsey Miller9
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #48 / 76
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #60 / 76
25
Facility 25
MT AVG 21
Rank #45 / 62
2.8
Facility 2.8
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #46 / 62
Spring Creek Inn Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Bozeman (West Winds)
67
Facility 67
MT AVG 70
Rank #51 / 106
Yes
24
Facility 24
MT AVG 43
Rank #112 / 159
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #57 / 89
-Stacia Jensen17
11
Facility 11
MT AVG 3
Rank #73 / 76
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #67 / 76
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 21
Rank #46 / 62
1.5
Facility 1.5
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #32 / 62
MorningStar Senior Living of Billings
MC
AL
Billings
106
Facility 106
MT AVG 70
Rank #18 / 106
Yes
18
Facility 18
MT AVG 43
Rank #121 / 159
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MT AVG 7
Rank #20 / 89
-,19
13
Facility 13
MT AVG 3
Rank #74 / 76
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #67 / 76
29
Facility 29
MT AVG 21
Rank #48 / 62
1.5
Facility 1.5
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #32 / 62
St. John‘s United WyndStone
MC
AL
IL
Billings (Heights)
36
Facility 36
MT AVG 70
Rank #77 / 106
No
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 43
Rank #148 / 159
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #57 / 89
-Kailee Noyes5
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #34 / 76
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 21
Rank #13 / 62
0.6
Facility 0.6
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #13 / 62
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Overview of St. James Healthcare Transitional Care Unit (tcu)

Located in the heart of Butte, Montana, St. James Healthcare Transitional Care Unit (TCU) is a reliable senior living community, offering extensive memory care services. This 129-bed care community ensures residents dealing with Alzheimer’s are provided with the cae they need in a safe and secure living environment. A compassionate care team is readily available to provide residents the care and services they need to thrive and continue living the lifestyle they want.

Residents are provided with special activity and programs designed to provide them the stimulation they need to stay active and maintain their cognitive abilities. Three homemade meals are offered daily to ensure residents have the noursihment they need to stay healthy. With access to various conveniences, comprehensive care services, and a vibrant programming, residents here are guaranteed to maintain their optimal function to live full lives.

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Overview of Hamilton House

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.

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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.

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Overview of Marquis Assisted Living

Nestled in the heart of Butte, Montana, Marquis Assisted Living stands as a beacon of compassionate care within assisted living places. This senior community is dedicated to providing services that cater to diverse needs, including independent living, memory care private homes, and specialized assisted living for dementia patients. The environment is designed to enhance safety, comfort, and quality of life for all residents.

Engaging activities and educational programs create a sense of belonging and purpose for residents. With the assurance of 24-hour staff availability, family members can trust that their loved ones are embraced by a community that understands and supports their unique requirements. Marquis Assisted Living is committed to fostering an environment that promotes well-being and enriches the lives of those entrusted in its care.

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The Briton House

720 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, On M4S 2N7, Canada
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.

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Overview of Kenhodro Inc. Dba Frontier Assisted Living

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.

Contact Kenhodro Inc. dba Frontier Assisted Living

Overview of Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation

Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation is a private-company-operated 87-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County. The facility offers skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome. Occupancy stands at 26 percent, well below Montana’s 61.7 percent average indicating broad current availability. 24-hour staffing exists.

CMS grades the facility 1 star, with all four sub-ratings well below Montana’s average. Across 12 complaint-driven inspections since May 2023, the facility averaged 20.3 deficiencies annually, 250 percent above Montana’s 5.8 average. Serious findings include an August 2024 elopement wherein a resident with a known elopement history took a vehicle from the facility parking lot, sustained injury, and was hospitalized; a December 2024 medication error in which failure to crush a resident’s medications as ordered caused aspiration pneumonia and hospitalization; and a May 2025 complaint investigation citing a dual fentanyl patch administration error, failure to report abuse allegations, and a fall resulting in a fractured hip. Nurse hours run 3h 15m per resident daily, 17 percent below Montana’s average, placing the facility 29th of 34 state SNFs. No fines or immediate jeopardy findings noted. As a rural facility in Beaverhead County, it’s among the few skilled nursing options in Dillon.

The community fits residents seeking skilled nursing or memory care in rural southwestern Montana. Its geographic access to long-term care options is limited.

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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 Memory Care in Montana

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Montana?

Assisted living in Montana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Montana Medicaid cover memory care?

Montana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Montana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 57 memory care communities in Montana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.