Touchmark on Saddle Drive

Overview of Touchmark on Saddle Drive

Lincoln, Montana, is a small mountain town about an hour’s drive from Helena. Touchmark on Saddle Drive sits there in a car-dependent setting where the Walk Score is 8. That number matters practically: visiting family, staff, and residents all depend on vehicles. There are no walkable errands from this address. The community appears to serve independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents under the Touchmark brand.

The community is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid. That single fact shapes the financial picture entirely. Families planning a placement here are working with private funds, not federal coverage pathways. It is worth understanding that state-licensed senior living communities operate outside the CMS system by design, and the absence of Medicare or Medicaid certification is a structural characteristic, not a quality indicator. What it does mean is that families need to do their own financial planning without assuming federal reimbursement is available.

What this profile establishes is the setting and the payment model. For a community in a rural Montana town, operating on a private-pay basis, the picture is clear on the two axes that determine whether this placement is even viable: location and funding.

(406) 449-3400
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #140 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 159 homes in Montana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Assisted Living in Montana

Touchmark on Saddle Drive is located in Lincoln, 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).
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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
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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 Touchmark on Saddle Drive

Is Touchmark on Saddle Drive in a walkable area?

Touchmark on Saddle Drive has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Touchmark on Saddle Drive?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Touchmark on Saddle Drive in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Touchmark on Saddle Drive?

(406) 449-3400 will put you in contact with the team at Touchmark on Saddle Drive.

Is Touchmark on Saddle Drive Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Touchmark on Saddle Drive is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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