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The cost of independent living in Helena is about $2,626 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 42 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 Holiday Hunters Pointe
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Hunters Pointe has wonderful, caring staff. There are opportunities for activities in house and around town. The meals have a nice variety to choose from, and are served just like being in a restaurant. My...
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.
Hunters Pointe provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Hunters Pointe retirement community sits on 15 acres of beautiful countryside. Nestled in the Elkhorn Mountains of central Montana, our picturesque grounds are situated near the Missouri River and offer...
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Placing a loved one in memory care is very difficult for the caregiver. But placement in Edgewood, close to town but with beautiful mountain views took some of this pain away. The facility itself is well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. Neighbors and staff members - and your relationships with them - truly make this place home. Daily Activities: Our activities are specifically designed to engage our residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs ~ from cooking...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tucked away in a peaceful residential neighborhood of Helena, the Almanor Apartments offers affordable living with excellent 2 and 3 bedroom spacious apartment homes. With ful-size kitchens and plenty of storage, you are sure to fall in love. Off-street parking, on-site laundry, playground, a...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Helena Manor is located on Missoula Avenue in a quiet, residential area of this picturesque Montana capital city of Helena with breathtaking views of the Sleeping Giant. Many of our spacious apartments are newly renovated, with more to come. You'll appreciate the convenience of laundry facilities...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Waterford on Saddle Drive is located in the capital city’s upper eastside. The setting offers beautiful Montana views, including a majestic view of the famous Sleeping Giant mountain range. Waterford is conveniently located close to rapidly expanding hospital and medical offices, shopping, local...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Helena, MT

The average cost of senior living in Helena is $2,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include The Silos, MT with an average of $2,374 per month.

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

Helena, MT
$2,626/mo

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

Helena, MT
$2,626/mo
$3,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

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

$3,435/mo
Independent Living
$2,626/mo

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

Studio
$2,949/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,959/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,939/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,029/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Helena over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Helena

Recent reviews for independent living in Helena

Edgewood in Helena

5.0
When my Mother-in-law came to be with us in December we found that she was happiest when interacting with other people, and became anxious and agitated when she was not kept busy. In researching day activities for seniors with dementia, we came across Edgewood and found the staff warm and ...
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Holiday Hunters Pointe in Helena, MT

3.1
Staff is very friendly, however there is a high turnover. Why? Research this and make efforts to keep them. I've been having bowel problems since I've been there. The food is high in carbohydrates with fatty processed meats and very few vegetables, Also, certain items are in short supply and ...
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Helena independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena, 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 Helena 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 Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena 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 Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helena 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 Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.7%
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Holiday Hunters Pointe, Edgewood in Helena and Almanor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Helena, Montana. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Helena, Montana. See the full list.

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