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.
I will give the facility the following: 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5. My mom has already left Aspen View. She had a fall and tore her meniscus after she was there about 3 weeks. Her dementia has worsened greatly...
I have no complaints, only compliments. My husband passed away 2weeks ago and every one here was here to assist in any way. 100 percent. I intend to stay here forever. I would absolutely recommend The...
We chose Westpark Village because of the dining experience, occupant interviews, cleanliness and staff interviews. These folks either genuinely love people or so well trained that one would not know...
I will give the facility the following: 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5. My mom has already left Aspen View. She had a fall and tore her meniscus after she was there about 3 weeks. Her dementia has worsened greatly...
We chose Westpark Village because of the dining experience, occupant interviews, cleanliness and staff interviews. These folks either genuinely love people or so well trained that one would not know...
My mother in law lived out her remaining life enjoying the time spent at MorningStar. She enjoyed the community lifestyle and friendships that we're formed there. In the last 10 months of her life she had...
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 Grandma likes it here and we are more than happy with the staff. All of the staff members have a smile on their face and always seem so pleasant. We’ve never had any trouble finding someone to help us....
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...
My friend was not probably the easiest resident, but they did an amazing job with him. When I was there and saw how they interacted with him and the other residents, they never lost temper or got snippy with...
[name removed], business office manager here at KAL is such a kind lady who is always willing to help us residents with everything thing. Sometimes we are asked to provide information to insurance, or Drs....
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 have no complaints, only compliments. My husband passed away 2weeks ago and every one here was here to assist in any way. 100 percent. I intend to stay here forever. I would absolutely recommend The...
I am comfortable with life here! People are very friendly here- both staff and residents. There is a bus available to take us to appointments or even shopping. Sometimes the bus will take us to a local...
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
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