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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Billings, MT for 2024

 

Billings, MT, is the largest city in Big Sky Country, with a population of 117,445. Around 17% of Billings' population are seniors 65 and older. These citizens are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia. While Alzheimer's deaths in Billings decreased by 9.52% according to the CDC between 2016 and 2020, future projections are not so optimistic: The Alzheimer's Association predicts that the number of people living with the disease in Montana will increase by 22.7% in 2025. In response to the growing health crisis, Montana has implemented several dementia care initiatives statewide, including the Montana Alzheimer's & Dementia State Plan.

During the later stages of Alzheimer's and dementia, it is not always safe for seniors to live at home. Memory care communities provide 24/7 care and support for the challenging symptoms of memory-loss disorders. There are several memory care communities in and around Billings, and this guide is designed to help families compare their options and make informed care decisions.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Billings

Billings, Montana, is home to just over 100,000 people, and 16.2 percent them are over the age of 65. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 20,000 people in Montana live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 10 percent of them residing in Billings. These seniors are accommodated by five memory care facilities within city limits. In Montana, memory care may exist within assisted living facilities as separate units or may be standalone facilities specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia. 

Rated the number one hospital in Montana, the Billings Clinic partners with other health-care providers to engage communities in discussions on how to improve dementia outcomes in health care. Seniors residing in Billings may also be happy to know that an organization called Dementia-Friendly Billings was recently formed to create a sympathetic city for people living with dementia through outreach and education. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Billings

 

  • Seniors on a budget should note that the cost of living in Billings is 2.9 percent higher than the U.S. average. Housing is the biggest factor in this percentage, with transportation and health care costs coming in below national medians and groceries just above the U.S. average. 
  • The weather in Billings can fluctuate widely depending on the season. Winters get quite cold with lows in January dipping to 18 degrees. Snowfall is above average at 49 inches per year. This may cause issues for seniors who enjoy outdoor activities. Summers are warm with highs in July of 88 degrees, and rainfall is below average at 14 inches annually. 
  • Seniors can feel comfortable living in Billings as the city is safer than 5 percent of other U.S. cities. Property crime is somewhat high here with the city scoring a 58.4 out of 100 with 100 representing high crime, but violent crime is lower than the national average with a score of 26.3 out of 100. 
  • Montana seniors over a certain income level may have to pay some tax on their social security benefits, and the state fully taxes most other forms of retirement income. This may make it more difficult to set aside funds for memory care.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Billings

Memory Care costs in Billings start around $6,400 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Billings and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Montana

Billings

$6,400

US

$5,694

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Billings

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Montana page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Billings

Billings and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Billings, please visit our Memory Care in Montana page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Billings

Billings-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Montana are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Montana page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Helen

I visited this facility

Review of Canyon Creek Memory Care Community

I liked the fact that Canyon Creek Memory Care Community had a lot of indoor walking space. The building is big enough that the resident can walk around and around and get exercise and get rid of...

Provider response

Thank you, Helen, for your five-star review of Canyon Creek. We are glad that you've had the opportunity to experience our beautiful building!

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Helen

I visited this facility

Review of Constant Care Montana

I liked the hominess of Constant Care Montana, but for somebody that has a lot of energy, I didn't like the fact that they didn't have a locked-in area so that the resident couldn't get out and...

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Memory Care

Wanda

I visited this facility

Review of Constant Care Montana

We went to Constant Care Montana. The people were fabulous. It would be a very, very nice place. If anybody was to come and ask me if I knew of a place, I would recommend it. A couple of their...

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