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The cost of independent living in Carter is about $3,275 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 14 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of The Iris
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you want to live in a place of unsurpassed natural beauty, our independent living community in the river town of Great Falls, Mont., is the place to be. With a full activities calendar, upscale conveniences and a region perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, our community is the ideal place for...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Goldstone
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cambridge Court Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, our month to month lease allows you the freedom to choose where you live today as well as in the future.  The variety of services offered at Cambridge court will enable you to create your own lifestyle and ,in turn, allows us to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Carter, MT

The average cost of senior living in Carter is $3,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cascade, MT with an average of $2,779 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carter, MT vs. nearby cities

Carter, MT
$3,275/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carter, MT vs. the state and national average

Carter, MT
$3,275/mo
$3,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,036/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carter vs. other types of senior living

$2,189/mo
Independent Living
$3,275/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carter, MT by room type

Studio
$3,495/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,395/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,195/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Carter

Recent reviews for independent living in Carter

The Iris in Great Falls, MT

4.0
It's ok but they have a lack of communication with the residence about maintenance or lack there of , When they do fix problems it's not done at 100% and just band-aided. They don't take into consideration that there are many residence that don't like salty or spicy foods and continually make ...
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Carter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Carter independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Carter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
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The Iris, Sunrise Bluff Estates and Goldstone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carter, Montana. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Carter, Montana. See the full list.

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