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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kalispell, MT for 2024

Kalispell is a mountain town in the northwestern region of Montana, offering a scenic backdrop for retirement living. This city has a large senior community that accounts for 17% of the estimated 28,000 residents. Pleasant weather and high access to health care make it a favorable option for seniors seeking long-term care, and its relatively clean air promotes a comfortable environment for those living with certain health conditions.

Kalispell is also home to several assisted living facilities accommodating older adults seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle. These facilities have trained caregivers who administer personal care services based on each resident’s unique needs. They have comfortable housing, meal services and recreational activities. Regular housekeeping and linen services support a clean, comfortable environment, and scheduled transportation services take the hassle out of attending medical appointments and errands. On average, seniors in Kalispell pay $4,650 per month for this type of care.  

This guide provides more details on how assisted living costs in Kalispell compare to other options in the city and nearby. It also highlights some common ways residents pay for their care. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Kalispell

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services licenses and regulates assisted living facilities in Kalispell. This department publishes information on minimum standards facilities must meet to support residents’ comfort and quality of life. It also fields and follows up on complaints made by or on behalf of residents regarding substandard care or conditions.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Kalispell

  • Kalispell is home to Logan Health, which specializes in cancer care, surgical services, orthopedics and primary care services. There are about 232 doctors per capita in this community, and health costs trend about 5% below the national norm, which may make medical services accessible to seniors.
  • Kalispell’s air quality is decent and may support the health and comfort of older adults living with heart and lung conditions. While Flathead County, where the city is located, gets an F for 24-hour particle pollution from the American Lung Association, it has an A for ozone pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution.
  • Seniors in Kalispell have access to public transportation services through Mountain Climber, the public bus service. This organization operates fixed-ride services, as well as a demand-response service.
  • Seniors in Kalispell pay state income taxes on all their retirement income, although those whose income is below a certain threshold can claim a deduction to avoid paying taxes on Social Security benefits. The city doesn’t have a sales tax, however, which can help seniors’ retirement income stretch further.
  • Kalispell’s cost of living is high compared to state and national norms, which may be a concern for some seniors. On a 100-point index based on national norms, the city rates 108.6. Housing prices here are high, even compared to Montana’s median home cost, but seniors may avoid this expense by choosing assisted living.
  • Property crime is prevalent in Kalispell, rating 69.4 on a 100-point index compared to the national score of 35.4, which may make assisted living a good alternative to living alone. However, the number of reported crimes has been trending downward over the past two decades. The city's violent crime rating of 19.9 is a few points lower than the national norm.
  • The weather in Kalispell is generally pleasant, with the city rating 8.9 on a 10-point comfort index compared to a national score of 7.8. Daytime temperatures range from 30 to 81 degrees over the course of the year, appealing to seniors who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Kalispell

In Kalispell, assisted living rates average $4,650 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Kalispell charge $4,650 per month for housing and personal care, which is a couple of hundred dollars higher than the state and national norms of $4,450 and $4,500, respectively. Other surveyed cities in Montana have lower monthly rates, including Billings, where rates average $4,564, and Great Falls, where residents pay about $500 less per month than in Kalispell. Across state lines in Bismarck, SD, rates are $940 less than in Kalispell, but local care costs are economical compared to rates in Casper, WY, where residents pay $4,844 for care.

Kalispell

$4,650

Montana

$4,450

United States

$4,500

Great Falls

$4,150

Billings

$4,564

Bismarck, ND

$3,710

Casper, WY

$4,844

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Kalispell, assisted living is the most affordable surveyed senior care option with monthly rates coming in at $4,650. This is hundreds below the cost of private in-home care and home health care, which averages $5,243. Nursing home care is the most expensive long-term care option in Kalispell, with rates starting at $9,125.

In-Home Care

$5,243

Home Health Care

$5,243

Assisted Living Facility

$4,650

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Kalispell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Missoula, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kalispell

Low-income seniors in Montana can help cover the costs of assisted living under Montana Medicaid’s Community First Choice/Personal Assistance Programs (CFC / PAS). In addition, the Montana Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Big Sky Waiver) is a non-entitlement program that seniors and disabled residents may qualify.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Montana page.

Financial Assistance in Montana

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Montana page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Kalispell

Kalispell and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Kalispell, please visit our Assisted Living in Montana page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kalispell

Kalispell Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Montana page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Montana

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lisa

I visited this facility

Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell

Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell was excellent. Desiree was very helpful, very accommodating, and very understanding. She was exceptional. We looked at a one-bedroom, and it was very nice. I...

Provider response

Hi Lisa, thank you so much for this great review! We're so happy that Desiree and the team made such a good impression on you. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance!

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Assisted Living

Gail

I visited this facility

Review of Immanuel Living

When I visited Buffalo Hill Terrace, it was all great, but a little more expensive than the other place I visited. The rooms were super. I saw a 1-bedroom, and another that's just like a studio....

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Assisted Living

Gail

I visited this facility

Review of Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell

I liked Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell. The rooms were great, and I was impressed. I saw a 1-bedroom and then a studio. There's an exercise machine, a small library, and everything you need....

Provider response

Hi Gail, thank you so much for this great review! We're so glad tha our team and community made such a good impression on you. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance!

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