2.6 miles from city center
Description

Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center stands out as one of the most reputable and trusted assisted living communities in the area. Alongside their exceptional services, they provide specialized care through their dedicated memory care unit, ensuring residents with cognitive challenges receive the attention they need. With a focus on promoting well-being and independence, they go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment that feels like home.

Their team of skilled professionals is equipped to provide the highest level of care, ensuring residents’ physical and emotional well-being is prioritized. With tailored programs and a secure environment, residents receive the specialized attention necessary to promote cognitive functioning and enhance their overall quality of life.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Montana Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Big Sky Waiver
Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Rural state; limited providers in some areas.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).
Montana Community First Choice
MT CFC
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • MT Specifics: Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 40 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Big Sky Rx
Montana Big Sky Rx
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.
  • Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Montana Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
Montana Caregiver Support Program
  • 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 Specifics: 10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Montana SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Big Sky Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Rural state; limited providers in some areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).
MT CFC

Montana Community First Choice

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • MT Specifics: Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (up to 40 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Montana Big Sky Rx

Big Sky Rx

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.
Benefits
  • Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Montana Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Montana Caregiver Support Program

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Eligibility
  • 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 Specifics: 10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Montana SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Comparison Chart

Compare senior living communities around the area
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Missoula
N/A
N/A
No
The Auberge at Missoula Valley
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Missoula
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
Community
Occupancy
Beds
Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
MISSOULA HEALTH & REHABILITATION CTR
57.92%
62
1185
9362
6795
$5,901,970.00
$1,724,325.00
$2,889,521.00
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (MT) LLC
0275035
HILLSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC
#N/A
95
1471
9556
1432
$3,382,132.00
$1,222,478.00
$3,413,094.00
#N/A
0275027
COMM. NRSING INC DBA VILLAGE HEALTH
72.33%
193
4821
27153
6617
$11,793,349.00
$5,297,642.00
$10,364,141.00
COMMUNITY NURSING, INC
0275043
RIVERSIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
78.81%
72
3633
12747
3568
$6,170,249.00
$2,043,416.00
$6,107,048.00
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST
0275126
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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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