Montana, or “Big Sky Country” as it’s often called, is an ideal retirement destination for seniors looking for a relatively quiet lifestyle paired with truly breathtaking scenery and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Eastern Montana is part of the Great Plains and has a distinctive mixed landscape of vast prairies, buttes, and bluffs, which is also captured by the area known as the “Missouri Breaks” in the north central part of the state. However, it’s western Montana — with several subranges of the Rocky Mountains — that draws most of the state’s tourists. Its two national parks, Glacier in the northwest and Yellowstone in the southwest, feature some of the country’s best opportunities for sightseeing and hiking. Montana is also home to charming, quaint cities like Missoula, home of the University of Montana, and Bozeman, a top destination for fans of skiing and outdoor recreation.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 10 independent living communities in Montana.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I don't have much on the activities yet but I have been encouraged by other residents to attend and I will soon. The meals are good and the other residents are...
I spent 3 nights with my dad last week. The room was clean and they were in several times a day to talk with dad. They escort him to lunch and dinner. Large 1 bedroom with a balcony is why we picked them
The staff was/is excellent. We were able to sample a meal and it was delicious. The staff and residents are warm and friendly with a feel of family. Honestly, I can't think of anything that was "less." I...
The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I don't have much on the activities yet but I have been encouraged by other residents to attend and I will soon. The meals are good and the other residents are...
I spent 3 nights with my dad last week. The room was clean and they were in several times a day to talk with dad. They escort him to lunch and dinner. Large 1 bedroom with a balcony is why we picked them
The entire team has been absolutely wonderful from start to finish. From the very beginning, [name removed] was incredibly helpful in providing information and arranging tours. He graciously gave us two...
What we like the most about the community is the cleanliness, the friendliness and the location. Yes, we would recommend The Springs at Whitefish to other families based on the experience so far.
Very accommodating and thoughtful staff. Rave reviews of the food served. The ratio to residents could be better. The main center has many great activities, but limited for memory care and they could use...
Timber Creek Village was an amazing discovery for our family and we have been very pleased with the hospitality and care provided. It is a new assisted living community that is only two years old and it has...
I give all these questions a 5. It's a good place for mom and she is happy there. The only problems I see is the building is old and they have a lot of plumbing problems. These problems are addressed as they...
My mom was briefly a resident at The Grandview at Benefis and everything was great for her there. She wasn't there long enough to get to try much of the food or to be involved in the activities. The...
Many of the main traffic areas and elevators are in need of flooring and paint. She enjoys the food. Her room is nice. It had been newly remodeled. She likes playing bingo. Staff is nice. The staff told them...
The staff was/is excellent. We were able to sample a meal and it was delicious. The staff and residents are warm and friendly with a feel of family. Honestly, I can't think of anything that was "less." I...
My 92 year old Mother has been at this facility for well over a year now and likes it very much. Comfort, safety, rules, courtesy and common consideration here runs a tight ship thanks to the manager and a ...
Mom has needed much more care than we knew. The staff is responsive and adjusts the level of care, as needed. They are caring and treat mom with kindness and respect. The facility communicates well with the...
Independent living communities in Montana don’t have specific licensing requirements and are not regulated by the state like senior care facilities. However, residents of independent living communities are afforded certain rights which are illustrated in the Montana Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Montana independent living communities can be stand-alone facilities, but many may also share a campus with a senior care facility like assisted living or memory care communities. These communities offer a higher level of care than independent living but are subject to state licensing and regulatory oversight.
Communities that don’t share a campus with other senior living facilities are referred to as stand-alone. They often look similar to a multi-unit dwelling, like an apartment building. And much like an apartment building, residents of independent living communities typically rent or lease their living space.
Montana’s landlord-tenant laws offers protections for tenants and consigns landlords to certain responsibilities including the following:[01]
Cities, towns, and counties in Montana may have housing codes that provide additional protections for residents of rental properties.
Independent living communities in Montana are allowed to set a minimum age requirement for residents which is typically 55+ or 62+. Admission information can usually be found on an individual facility’s website.
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The state of Montana and the federal government protect renters from housing discrimination. It is illegal for property owners to refuse to rent to someone based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or family status.[01]
Montana Department of Health and Human Services
111 North Sanders
Helena, Montana 59601
Phone: 404-444-5622
Overview of Independent Living in MT
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