Clark Fork Riverside
Independent Living · Missoula, MT

Clark Fork Riverside

Independent Living · Missoula, MT

Overview of Clark Fork Riverside

Clark Fork Riverside is an independent living senior apartment community in Missoula, Montana, in the Heart of Missoula neighborhood. Independent living offers private apartments with community services and no daily care, making it suitable for an older adult who wants an apartment setting without daily assistance. It may be a good fit for someone seeking project based Section 8 housing where daily errands do not require a car.

Opened in 1979, the community offers project based Section 8 housing designed for elderly residents, which can support an older adult seeking affordable housing with rent assistance. Utilities are included in the rent, so residents do not pay those costs as separate bills, while recreational activities offer ways to spend time at the community and on site management and maintenance handle property operations where residents live. A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands can be completed without a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; scenic river views are also part of the setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #2 / 47Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 2nd out of 47 independent 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 independent living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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Additional Services

2 services
Maintenance
Utilities IncludedListed as: Utilities included in rent

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Missoula's city center to Clark Fork Riverside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at St Patrick Hospital & Health Sc Cnt)

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Independent Living in Montana

Clark Fork Riverside is located in Missoula, 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 Clark Fork Riverside

What neighborhood is Clark Fork Riverside in?

Clark Fork Riverside is in the Heart of Missoula neighborhood of Missoula.

Is Clark Fork Riverside in a walkable area?

Clark Fork Riverside has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Clark Fork Riverside?

No, Clark Fork Riverside has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Clark Fork Riverside?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Clark Fork Riverside in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Clark Fork Riverside provide?

Clark Fork Riverside offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Clark Fork Riverside?

Clark Fork Riverside is located at 301 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802.

What is the phone number of Clark Fork Riverside?

(406) 721-2439 will put you in contact with the team at Clark Fork Riverside.

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