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Edgewood Vista Missoula
Edgewood Vista Missoula is a senior living community in Missoula, Montana, offering assisted living together with dedicated memory care. It sits on Palmer Street in northwest Missoula, a moderately walkable location scoring 58 out of 100, where some errands can be handled on foot and the city’s medical services are within easy reach. The community has been in operation for about 19 years, giving it a long track record in the area.
This is a smaller, more intimate setting, with 25 beds and around 80 percent occupancy, meaning roughly 20 residents call it home. That scale often appeals to families who want their loved one known by name and cared for in a quieter, more personal environment rather than a large multi-building campus. For memory care in particular, a smaller resident count can make daily routines calmer and easier to navigate.
Memory care is a core part of what Edgewood Vista does. The community uses a specially trained team to deliver individualized care planning and programming built around each resident’s needs, alongside increased security measures suited to residents living with cognitive change. Dining is adapted as well, with modified options that reflect the practical realities of supporting people through memory loss. Together these features point to a setting designed specifically for higher-acuity memory support rather than assisted living alone.
Day-to-day operations are administered by Dylan Barrera, with Esmerelda Valencia serving as director, so families have named points of contact for questions about care and daily life. Across its inspection record, the community’s findings have most often related to the emergency call system, care-plan documentation, and environmental safety matters such as storage and access, rather than concerns about direct resident care. Families evaluating the home may want to ask how the call system and care-planning process are managed day to day, since those have been recurring themes.
Community insights.
About this community
Edgewood Vista Missoula is administered by Dylan Barrera.
Inspection History
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2014 vs. Montana state average• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 20 | 23 | This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (20 vs. MT avg 23).↓ 13% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.3 | 3.94 | This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3.3 vs. MT avg 3.94).↓ 16% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total inspections
| 6 | 5 | This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Montana average (6 vs. MT avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more |
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2.2 miles from city center
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Formal complaint investigations counted in the state record—distinct from every routine licensure inspection.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Village Senior Residence | MC AL IL | Missoula | 117
Facility
117
MT AVG
70
Rank
#13 / 103 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
MT AVG
45
Rank
#69 / 149 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 91 | - | , | 8 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3
Rank
#57 / 73 | 7
Facility
7
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#63 / 73 | 15
Facility
15
MT AVG
21
Rank
#34 / 59 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#12 / 59 |
| The Springs at Missoula | MC AL IL | Missoula (North Reserve) | 74
Facility
74
MT AVG
70
Rank
#41 / 103 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
MT AVG
45
Rank
#83 / 149 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MT AVG
7
Rank
#5 / 91 | - | Jennifer Talkington | 4 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 73 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 73 | - | - |
| Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center | MC AL NH RC SNF | Missoula (Upper Rattlesnake) | 49
Facility
49
MT AVG
70
Rank
#62 / 103 | No |
13
Facility
13
MT AVG
45
Rank
#128 / 149 | - | 17
Facility
17
MT AVG
7
Rank
#16 / 91 | - | Rebecca Davis | 3 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3
Rank
#34 / 73 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#36 / 73 | 37
Facility
37
MT AVG
21
Rank
#53 / 59 | 12.3
Facility
12.3
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#59 / 59 |
| Edgewood Vista Missoula | MC ADC | Missoula (Westside) | 25
Facility
25
MT AVG
70
Rank
#83 / 103 | No |
58
Facility
58
MT AVG
45
Rank
#48 / 149 | Studio / 1 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MT AVG
7
Rank
#12 / 91 | A+ | Dylan Barrera | 6 | 5
Facility
5
MT AVG
3
Rank
#62 / 73 | 6
Facility
6
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#57 / 73 | 20
Facility
20
MT AVG
21
Rank
#39 / 59 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#34 / 59 |
| At Home Assisted Living | MC AL IL | Missoula | 20
Facility
20
MT AVG
70
Rank
#88 / 103 | No |
4
Facility
4
MT AVG
45
Rank
#144 / 149 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 21
Facility
21
MT AVG
7
Rank
#8 / 91 | A+ | Dorothy Cantrell | 20 | 21
Facility
21
MT AVG
3
Rank
#73 / 73 | 20
Facility
20
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#73 / 73 | 166
Facility
166
MT AVG
21
Rank
#59 / 59 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#55 / 59 |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Montana
Edgewood Vista Missoula is located in Missoula, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Montana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewood Vista Missoula
What neighborhood is Edgewood Vista Missoula in?
Edgewood Vista Missoula is in the Westside neighborhood of Missoula.
Is Edgewood Vista Missoula in a walkable area?
Edgewood Vista Missoula has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Edgewood Vista Missoula?
According to MT state health department records, Edgewood Vista Missoula's license number is 13252.
When does Edgewood Vista Missoula's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, Edgewood Vista Missoula's license expires on November 14, 2028.
What is the occupancy rate at Edgewood Vista Missoula?
Edgewood Vista Missoula's occupancy is 80%.
How long has Edgewood Vista Missoula been in business?
Edgewood Vista Missoula has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Edgewood Vista Missoula?
No, Edgewood Vista Missoula has a no-pet policy.





