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The cost of independent living in Edgar is about $3,245 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 28 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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Edgar Independent Living Facilities | 28 Reviews

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The staff are friendly and the food is very good. Big choices too. Facilities older, but it's been updated constantly. I have no real problems with the facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Morninstar of Billings is a place where life is good. This is a home located in a friendly neighborhood. Many people love living in Billings with the amount of activities to participate in right outside your back door. Shopping and many other amenities are only minutes away from this home. Senior...
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Photo of Richardson Cottage & The Crossing
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 Beehive Homes of Laurel
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 B and D Ventures Inc
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 Sweetwater Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Sweetwater Retirement Communities in Billings provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Ours is a smaller community with a quiet, family feel.Our apartments feature central & gas-forced air, washer and dryer hook-up options, laundry rooms on each floor and unparalleled...
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Cost of independent living in Edgar, MT

The average cost of senior living in Edgar is $3,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Lodge, MT with an average of $2,979 per month.

Independent living costs in Edgar, MT, vs. nearby cities

Edgar, MT
$3,245/mo
$4,047/mo
$4,047/mo

Independent living costs in Edgar, MT, vs. state and national averages

Edgar, MT
$3,245/mo
$3,696/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Edgar, MT, vs. other senior living options

$5,398/mo
Independent Living
$3,245/mo

Independent living costs in Edgar, MT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,070/mo
Studio
$6,415/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,025/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,265/mo

Senior living costs in Edgar vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Edgar, MT
Column state: Montana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEdgar, MTMontanaU.S.
Independent Living$3,245/mo$3,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,848/mo$4,121/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,398/mo$4,266/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Edgar, MT:$3,245/mo
Montana:$3,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Edgar, MT:$4,848/mo
Montana:$4,121/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Edgar, MT:$5,398/mo
Montana:$4,266/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Edgar, MT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Edgar and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Edgar, MT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Edgar have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Edgar, MT$3,803/mo$4,268/mo-10.9%
Montana$2,491/mo$2,312/mo+7.7%
National$2,739/mo$2,806/mo-2.4%
Edgar, MT
2024 average cost:$3,803/mo
2023 average cost:$4,268/mo
Percent change:-10.9%
Montana
2024 average cost:$2,491/mo
2023 average cost:$2,312/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,739/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Edgar

Recent reviews for independent living in Edgar

MorningStar of Billings

4.6
This was a major move for me but staff has been very helpful and other residents are friendly and welcoming. The estate is beautiful, grounds maintained to perfection. Lots of lovely walking areas. Various helpers I have hired tell me this is their favorite senior living place to work

Affinity at Billings

3.8
I recommend you give this community a try and see how you match. The community and residents are easy to get along well with my loved one.

Edgar independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Edgar independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Edgar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Edgar, MTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Edgar 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 Edgar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Edgar, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edgar 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 Edgar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Edgar, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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