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"At Auberge at Missoula Valley, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep..."
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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,738 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 9 Assisted Living Communities in Missoula.
- Assisted living: $4,738
- Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,821
- In-home care: $4,719
- Adult day health services: $2,552
Assisted Living Facilities near Missoula, Montana
"The Village Senior Residence is nestled between Community Medical Center and Route 93 in Missoula, Montana. Residents and visitors note that..."
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"A place to live life awaits seniors when they join The Springs at Missoula community. Here, you will discover a full social calendar, new fr..."
READ MORE"Edgewood Vista in Missoula, Montana, provides seniors the appealing social opportunities of spacious common areas and an outdoor courtyard w..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Missoula
Donna
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July 27, 2019
I lived at Grizzly Peak for a while. They had small rooms, but everything was fancy there. I liked it, but it cost me too much. We had bingo, bowling, card games, board games, went on tours, there was a library club, and there was someone that reads to us. My studio was very small but it had a bathroom. There were some things that I couldn't participate in because they didn't have a bus that was wheelchair accessible. I couldn't even get my walker up onto their bus. The facility was really nice and they kept it very clean. There were lots of windows and doors.
Kim
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July 25, 2019
We would have chosen The Auberge at Missoula Valley if my parents decide to go to assisted living. The place was clean and friendly, and the guy who did the tour was really nice. They would have met my parents' needs in terms of medicine dispensing and things of that nature. We were told while we were there that some other company had bought them out. While we toured the community, we saw one of the one-bedrooms. We saw people coming down to dinner although we didn't eat there. They had a great activities director. We met her and we were told that they had activities like quilting, bingo, they have a book club. They also had a TV camera that they use for watching Ospreys, so people can go and see that. I think that was so cool. They also have a van to take the residents out to doctor's appointments or shopping. They have a lot of good things that people could get involved in if they choose to do activities. There's a garden out back that people could help with as well. I found the place to be very clean, and the staff we met was very nice and informative.
Jim
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April 19, 2019
The Springs at Missoula is very impressive. When you walk in, it feels like a nice hotel atmosphere. The staff was extremely helpful.
Joseph
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April 13, 2019
My tour at Grizzly Peak was really good. They had somebody sit with me down at the office and we went over some brochures and and toured me around the place. They're doing a really good job in looking at what they could do compared to what needs to be done, and they're really professional. They had multiple buildings which looked fine, and they also showed us empty rooms. There wasn't a shower in the rooms, they had to go down the hallway for that. They had some people in the break rooms who seemed pretty happy with the place. We also talked to the cook. One building was smaller than the other, and the room we saw was fine, and they have more facilities than other places. On the wall, it looked like there were crafts. The place was clean, but just a little small.
Joseph
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April 13, 2019
We visited the assisted living of The Springs at Missoula, although they also showed us the memory care level. It's one of the good places in town. They couldn't show us the rooms but they gave us a tour of the actual facilities. We saw one of the restroom sections, they also had individual rooms and double person rooms. They had modern facilities and a really big dining room setup restaurant style with individual tables. The admission room itself or the lobby is a pretty good size, and people were sitting there and visiting. They also had a big kitchen, an activities room although I didn't see anything going on at the time. They definitely have everything needed to take the residents busy, and there's a van that takes them shopping and things like that.
Constance
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June 27, 2018
It is a very nice-looking facility that doesn't look too much like a nursing home. It's a muddy, brick color. The parking and lawns around it are nice. Inside, when you walk in, there's an open meeting area that's carpeted. Off to the right is a large gathering and sitting room, and on the left are offices of the director of nursing and the lady who showed us around. There's a desk for a person who's there most of the time to answer questions. We were shown one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. I only spoke with Hope, who was excellent.
Linda
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March 22, 2018
The Springs at Missoula was very good. They were helpful, and the place was beautiful, clean, inviting, and very welcoming. We really liked it. The dining area was very good.
K.L.
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February 28, 2018
My father moved into the Springs. The people were knowledgeable, friendly, and respectful. It was very clean and beautiful. It had a lot of community spaces where residents could sit, visit one another, or do activities. Every time we visited, they had music, singing, or piano playing. The dining area was very well laid out, and they had a lot of options to choose from on a menu, or do the soup and salad bar, or both. It felt very welcoming, like a nice home to live in.
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Assisted Living Costs in Missoula
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Missoula offers the most expensive assisted living care in the state of Montana. In this city, seniors pay a monthly average of $4,738 for assisted living care. This is significantly more expensive than the Montana average of $3,919 per month. Other major metropolitan areas in Montana, such as Great Falls ($3,350) and Billings ($3,970), offer care that is more affordable than Missoula. This city’s care is also much pricier than the national average of $4,000 per month.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
Missoula
$4,738
National average
$4,000
State average
$3,919
Billings
$3,970
Great Falls
$3,350
Care Cost Comparison
In Missoula, as in the rest of Montana, the cost of senior care will vary based on the type of care a senior needs. The most expensive care option in Missoula is nursing home care, which costs over $4,000 more per month than assisted living. Adult day health care, the most affordable option in the city, is approximately half the price of assisted living care. In-home senior care options, such as homemaker services and home health aides, cost about the same as assisted living care; however, seniors who opt for these in-home options should remember the additional costs associated with staying at home, such as utilities and home maintenance. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
- Assisted living: $4,738
- Homemaker services: $4,719
- Home health aide: $4,719
- Adult day health: $2,552
- Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,821
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$4,738
Homemaker services
$4,719
Home health aide
$4,719
Adult day health
$2,552
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$8,821
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Missoula
Medicaid in Montana
Medicaid is a government-run program that provides health coverage to eligible low-income people, including seniors, pregnant women and people with disabilities. Each state operates its own Medicaid program, so the benefits available to participants will vary depending on where they live.
Montana Medicaid, the state’s Medicaid program, covers an assortment of benefits, such as doctor visits, home health services, mental health treatment, rehabilitative services and hospital and emergency services. Participants in Montana Medicaid may be required to pay a co-payment, depending on the services they are receiving and their annual household income.
Seniors who live in Missoula may be eligible for coverage through Montana Medicaid if they meet certain requirements. They must be 65 years of age or older, have a need for health care and have a low income. For single seniors, the Medicaid income limit is $12,140 per year before taxes. For couples, the limit is $16,460. To apply for Montana Medicaid, seniors can complete an online application. They can also apply over the phone by calling (800) 318-2596.
Seniors who do not meet these income standards may still be able to qualify for Medicaid through the Medically Needy program. Participants in this program may have an obligation to spend down their income to the Medically Needy net income level. For single seniors and couples, this is $525 per month. Seniors can meet their spend down obligation by paying their medical bills, paying their surplus income to the state or through a combination of these methods.
The Montana Big Sky Waiver program is a Medicaid waiver that may help seniors pay for assisted living care. This program is offered to seniors who have a medical need for nursing facility placement but who would prefer to live at home or in an assisted living facility.
While this waiver program does not pay for room and board costs, it may pay for some of the services provided in assisted living facilities. The services covered by this waiver program include adult residential living, homemaker services, personal assistance, private duty nursing and specially trained attendants. This program is not an entitlement, and there is a waiting list before seniors can receive services.
Seniors must be financially eligible for Medicaid coverage to participate in this waiver program. They must also have one or more unmet medical needs that cannot be resolved without receiving Big Sky services. Seniors can find out if they are eligible for this program by visiting their local Office of Public Assistance.
In Missoula, this office is located at:
2677 Palmer, Suite 100
Missoula MT 59808
Seniors who have questions about the program can call the Montana Public Assistance Helpline at (888) 706-1535.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Optional State Supplement
Seniors who receive federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and reside in assisted living facilities may be eligible to receive additional funding from the state of Montana. This funding, known as the optional state supplement (OSS), provides an additional monthly payment on top of the senior’s regular SSI payments. Single seniors can receive up to $94 per month from OSS, while couples may receive as much as $193 per month.
To be eligible for OSS, seniors must live in an assisted living facility and be SSI-eligible. Seniors are eligible for SSI if they are 65 years of age or older and have limited income and resources. A senior’s SSI benefit is determined by deducting their countable income from the federal benefit rate ($750), so seniors must have an income below this rate to receive benefits. Single seniors can have up to $2,000 in resources, while the limit for couples is $3,000.
To apply for SSI benefits or learn more about OSS, seniors can visit their local Social Security office. They can also call (800) 772-1213 to make an appointment to apply for benefits. This appointment can occur in person or over the phone.
Veterans Affairs Aid and Assistance
Eligible veterans and surviving spouses may be able to receive monthly assistance through the Veterans Affairs Aid and Assistance program. This program provides an increased monthly pension amount to seniors who are already receiving a VA pension. Seniors can use this funding to help pay for the costs of room and board in assisted living communities.
To receive this increased pension benefit, seniors must be eligible for a VA pension. They must also require assistance with some activities of daily living, be bedridden, live in a nursing home or be legally blind. Seniors can apply for this benefit by visiting their local VA benefits office. They may also submit a written request to the Pension Management Center at the address below:
St. Paul VA Regional Office
Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
Attention: St. Paul Pension Center
P.O. BOX 5365
Janesville, WI 53547-5365
Fax: (844) 655-1604
Seniors who have questions about this program can call (844) 698-2311 to speak to a Department of Veterans Affairs representative.
Assisted Living Resources in Missoula
Senior Centers
Missoula seniors can visit the city’s senior center for daily activities and socialization opportunities. The center’s activities include yoga classes, board games, crafting groups, bus trips and daily lunches.
Missoula Senior Center
705 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 543-7154
Area Agency on Aging
Seniors can visit their local AAA to receive information, resources and support. Resource specialists help seniors understand the programs and services available to them, including Medicaid, Medicare and long-term care. Seniors can receive referrals to over 550 community resources through the AAA. Missoula Aging Services
337 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-7682
Veterans Affairs
The Missoula area offers several veterans resources for seniors. Veterans who require medical treatment can visit one of the city’s two VA clinics. They can also visit the closest VA hospital, which is located in Fort Harrison.
Missoula Vet Center
910 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 721-4918
David J Thatcher VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
2687 Palmer St, Ste C, Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 493-3700
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
3687 Veterans Dr, Fort Harrison, MT 59636
(877) 468-8387
Fort Harrison Regional Benefits Office
3633 Veterans Dr, Fort Harrison, MT 59636
(844) 698-2311
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