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Situated on the banks of the Missouri River in the scenic state of Montana, Great Falls provides a classic small-town ambiance and an abundance of outdoor activities. Renowned for its world-class fly-fishing, the Missouri River provides a wider variety of fish species than other Montana rivers. There are also trails and picnic areas along the river where residents and visitors can hike, bike, birdwatch and simply enjoy communing with nature. After a day of outdoor activity, Great Falls residents can enjoy a performance of the Great Falls Symphony at Mansfield Center after dinner in the city’s vibrant downtown core.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise approximately 18.4% of the overall population of Great Falls, which is slightly under 59,000 people. The average cost of assisted living in Great Falls is $3,587 per month, although the prices of individual facilities may vary significantly depending on factors such as the services and amenities they offer as well as their location.
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At an average monthly price tag of $3,587, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, assisted living in Great Falls is lower than the Montana average of $4,213 and the national average of $4,300. Costs are lower in neighboring Idaho at an average of $3,675, in Wyoming at $4,175, in North Dakota at $4,096 and in South Dakota at $3,638.
Assisted living prices in other Montana communities are generally higher than those in Great Falls. Residents of assisted living facilities in Missoula pay a monthly average of $3,913, while their counterparts in Billings pay $4,100. Costs rise to $5,550 in Casper, Wyoming. Near the Idaho/Montana border in Idaho Falls, assisted living costs average $3,673 per month and rise to $4,300 to the south-east in Pocatello.
Eligible seniors can access a variety of services designed to help them remain in their homes, including assisted living facilities, from the state’s Big Sky Waiver Program. Case management teams composed of social workers and nurses devise customized care plans for those who qualify. Our Assisted Living in Montana page has more information about this program.
| Contact | Description | |
| Cascade County Aging Services | (406) 454-6990 | Cascade County residents 60 and over can access direct and indirect services through Cascade County Aging Services. Along with providing information and referrals to relevant resources to seniors and their families, the agency also offers guidance for those new to navigating the Medicare system, partners with Cascade County Health Department to provide a variety of health and wellness classes and oversees the Senior Nutrition Program that provides congregate meals at local senior centers and other designated locations. |
| Great Falls Vet Center | (406) 452-9048 | Former members of all branches of the U.S. military are eligible for services from the Great Falls Vet Center. Services include assistance identifying and accessing state and federal service-based benefits, employment referral and assessment and referral for those experiencing substance abuse issues. Bereavement counseling for veterans and their family members is also available. |
| Great Falls Senior Center | (406) 454-6995 | Conveniently situated in downtown Great Falls, Great Falls Senior Center offers hot, nutritious lunches Monday through Thursday at noon and an independent snack bar for breakfast and lunch on Fridays. Seniors can drop in for a game of cribbage, bridge or a game of bingo, participate in a group fitness session or simply relax and visit with peers with a cup of tea or coffee. |
| Cascade County Transport Services | (406) 454-6990 | Those age 60 and over can access transportation Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. from Cascade County Aging Services within the immediate Great Falls area. Riders must be mobile enough to enter and exit vehicles on their own, and they must make arrangements for rides at least 24 hours in advance. Although the service does not bill for transportation, a $2 donation is suggested each way to help offset the costs of the program. |
| Montana Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 551-3191 | The Montana Long Term Care Ombudsman provides advocacy services for those living in long-term care and assisted living environments. Services are confidential and are designed to ensure that those in these facilities are aware of their legal rights and how to exercise them. The agency also works directly with facilities to resolve issues and complaints, provides advocacy and outreach services and investigates claims of abuse. |
| Great Falls Paratransit Service | (406) 727-0382 | Those in wheelchairs and other mobility devices can access transportation through Great Falls ParaTransit Service. Riders must be unable to use fixed-route buses and must make arrangements for rides in advance. This service operates under the demand-response system and rides are not guaranteed. |
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services regulates and licenses assisted living communities in the state of Montana. Facilities are required to adhere to state and federal rules concerning accommodation, staffing and medication. Our Assisted Living in Montana page has more information.
