Montana Assisted Living

Montana has always been the quintessential “west” of the United States. It has rolling hills and long stretches of prairie, as well as some of the most scenic mountain ranges and alpine forest in the nation.

Montana provides a stable place for senior citizens who are accustomed to quieter settings with little to no traffic, and tight-knit communities. It is also a place of refuge for retirees seeking to relocate from big cities or highly dense areas.

Montana has a fair share of selection and variety when it comes to assisted living. The large state in terms of land mass has some decent size cities in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena and Bozeman, as well as a large variety of mid-size to smaller communities.

The state is known for its outdoor recreation where “Old West” activities like rodeos and state fairs remain very popular.

Assisted Living in Montana Average Costs

Montana is statistically in the middle in regards to assisted living cost. Arizona and Idaho have lower monthly costs for senior care, while Montana remains more affordable for board and care compared to Utah, Wyoming, Oregon, and Colorado.

The median average for an assisted living unit in Montana is $3,640 per month and this is representative of the national median for assisted living. Like any other state with elderly care facilities, some cost more than the Montana average while others cost less.

The cities of Great Falls, Columbia Falls, Billings, Bozeman and Missoula are all considered very affordable moderate size cities for residential care for the elderly.

The counties of Cascade, Flathead, Yellowstone, Gallatin, Valley, and Missoula are all known for providing not only a quality selection of senior living, but also fair monthly prices.

Montana only has 1+ million residents. It is extremely spread out and comparable to the neighboring states of Wyoming and Idaho in terms of density.

Montana’s Home and Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver is specifically designed to help pay for assisted living. It can help you or loved ones get help for high costs related to room and board.

Montana Assisted Living Types

Montana has a good variety of assisted living types. The state defines them in different categories including hospital related care, or services that are provided through a private or non-profit organization.

The state also separates senior living complexes depending on if they support Medicaid or not. The long-term care facilities can assist with personal care, housekeeping, regularly scheduled programs, and daily meal servings.

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