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by dennis gaubsandwich generation caring through the years

LLee Manning’s life puts her in the fast-growing Sandwich Generation, but it doesn’t get the headlines that Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y draw.

Manning, a chemical laboratory scientist for Bozeman Deaconess Health Group, and her husband, Jim, have four children. Besides raising their youngest, sixth-grader E.J., the Bozeman couple still keeps a close eye on their daughter, Lindsey, a freshman at Vanderbilt University who will return home for the summer. Two older children, John and Katie, are young adults living in Seattle and Bozeman.

The most common care

recipient is one’s mother.

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E.J. MANNING The Mannings at a family gathering on Flathead

Lake in July 2011. L-R: Jim Manning, Kay Murphy, John Manning, Katie Manning, Lindsey Manning,

Lee Manning, (foreground).

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You have options. According to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), there are 67 licensed facilities throughout the state with nearly 500 slots that provide day services to Montanans who need a little extra help.

According to Roy Kemp, deputy administrator with DPHHS’ Quality Assurance Division, “An adult day-services center is a facility, freestanding or connected to another health care facility, that provides

adults, on a regularly scheduled basis, with the care necessary to meet the needs of daily living, but that does not provide overnight care.”

One of those facilities is Rocky Mountain Care Center in Helena, which provides both full-time nursing home services, along with day services.

“There are many reasons someone might choose our day service program for their loved one,” said Carol Smith, director of nursing at Rocky Mountain Care Center. “The caregiver might

work and their loved one needs some extra help during the day. Or their loved one spends the day alone at home, isolated from others. Or, the caregiver themselves might need some respite. We are a stop-gap between full-time care and being at home.”

Day services programs provide a range of care options, tailored specifically to the needs of each client. At Rocky Mountain Care Center, meals and snacks are provided. Staff also assists clients with their daily

adult day services you have options

IfIf you have a loved one – either a spouse or a parent – who needs some extra help during the day, where do you turn? Or, if you’re a primary caregiver and you need a break – either to run errands alone or just to rest up – what can you do? If your loved one has to spend the day alone – because you’re at work – and needs some socialization, is there a place you can take them?

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“With our day services clients,

the family has opted to let the person age in place – in their

home and in the community.

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ELIZA WILEYAt LEft: Big Sky Care Center day care

patients sit around a table together, enjoying ice cream and their caregivers

son, Arlen Briggs.

ELIZA WILEYAt rIght: glen Overturf swings to the sounds of Christmas music while other

members of the Big Sky Care Center day care play ball in the common area during

exercise class.

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12 living at home preserving independence

8 sandwich generationcaring through the years

16 adult day services you have options

20 residential options plentiful for boomers and beyond

24 empty nesting making the transition from chaos to quiet

30 types of care

32 medical help

33 legal access

34 resources

35 ombudsman

36 state licensed residential listings by city

62 advertiser directory 28 downsizing living with less

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LLee Manning’s life puts her in the fast-growing Sandwich Generation, but it doesn’t get the headlines that Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y draw.

Manning, a chemical laboratory scientist for Bozeman Deaconess Health Group, and her husband, Jim, have four children. Besides raising their youngest, sixth-grader E.J., the Bozeman couple still keeps a close eye on their daughter, Lindsey, a freshman at Vanderbilt University who will return home for the summer. Two older children, John and Katie, are young adults living in Seattle and Bozeman.

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recipient is one’s mother.

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E.J. MANNING The Mannings at a family gathering on Flathead

Lake in July 2011. L-R: Jim Manning, Kay Murphy, John Manning, Katie Manning, Lindsey Manning,

Lee Manning, (foreground).

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What makes Lee Manning a Sandwich Generation member is that her caregiving extends upwards as well, to her mother-in-law, Kay Murphy. Murphy, who recently turned 90 and has dementia, lives in an assisted living facility in Bozeman.

“I do quite a bit for her,” Manning said. “I take care of every bit of her finances, and all her mail is sent to our house.”

Other examples of Manning’s caregiving: She keeps her mother-in-law stocked in toiletries, arranges to have Murphy’s prescriptions filled and takes the older woman to her doctor’s appointments.

Manning and many other Montanans find themselves at a generational crossroad: These busy middle-aged people are providing care to aging parents, and they’re also involved in raising adolescent children and activities associated with that – sports events, concerts, school plays, teacher conferences and the like.

Wikipedia defines this segment of the population as “a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.”

An estimate of the number of Sandwich Generation individuals in Montana is not available. Yet it’s likely

the state’s numbers are significant, given Census Bureau projections that Montana will soon have one of the country’s oldest populations.

A 2009 study titled “Caregiving in the U.S. - A Focused Look at Those Caring for Someone Age 50 or Older” hints at the size of the Sandwich Generation. The study, sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons, estimated that at least 43.5 million caregivers, age 18 or over, equivalent to 19 percent of all adults, provide unpaid care to an adult family member who is 50 years old or older. The most common care recipient is one’s mother.

The study found that caregivers and care recipients are predominately female and their average ages are 50 and 75, respectively - about two years older than was found in a similar 2004 study.

“It’s (Sandwich Generation membership) certainly growing because we’re living longer,” said Sandy Bailey, family and human development specialist at Montana State University-Bozeman. Montana’s aging trend is especially pronounced on the Eastern Plains, where Daniels County is a prime example, she said.

Bailey said a particular challenge for Sandwich Generation members is “they’re stretched thin - it’s a resource thing. And then there’s a lot of emotional stress.”

The financial strain of providing care enters the picture, and “a lot of time and energy” is required of family caregivers, she said.

To help manage the pressures that Sandwich Generation members and other caregivers feel, MSU Extension offers a six-week course called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” Developed in Oregon, the program teaches caregivers to use community resources, stress management techniques and communication tools to take better care of themselves.

Susan Kohler, CEO of Missoula Aging Services, knows about

Sandwich Generation challenges from professional and personal experience.

Kohler drove to Spokane monthly to assist two of her sisters in caring for their mother, who lived in an assisted living facility until her death about a year ago. As a single mother raising two adolescents, Kohler had to juggle their needs and her mother’s needs.

“There was some resentment that I was gone,” she said.

A program in Missoula called Care Solutions can help in situations like hers. It provides for a care manager go into a senior’s home and, for a fee, do an assessment and assist with care as needed. This helps with distant care by lessening the number of trips needed. However, “not everyone has that resource in their community,” Kohler said.

Manning’s caregiving began four years ago when her mother-in-law, then 86, sensed approaching dementia and decided to quit driving. Manning said she’s shouldered more caregiver responsibility than her husband because “I have more time and I’m adept at it,” due in part to working in a nursing home when she was young.

“The most challenging (part) would be the whole thing of taking on decisions for her,” Manning said.

“It’s a big responsibility. (For example), she broke her hip this fall, and I had to decide where to take her for rehab,” she said.

But there are rewards, too, Manning said.

She was able to convince Kay Murphy to accompany the family to Flathead Lake last summer to attend Murphy’s grandaughter’s wedding.

“She’s just a dear - she’s so appreciative for everything I do for her,” Manning said.

And she returns the appreciation to a mother-in-law who “was just a fantastic grandmother to my children.”

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SShe’s planted seeds since she was a child. Peas, beans, carrots, tomatoes. The list goes on. Evelyn Rice knows how to grow, but not just her garden. This lifelong Montana resident is 92 years old.

“I like old age,” Rice said. “You can blame so many things on it.”

Despite her many years, she keeps her good humor and stays active. Rice spends a lot of time in her garden and visits Franklin Elementary School in Missoula where she is a “foster grandma.” For the past five years, Rice has visited the school four hours a day “every day they’re open” to read to the kids and share her knowledge. Of course, keeping up with young kids is quite a task.

“They’re something else,” Rice said. “I work with kindergarten and first grade. You know what they’re like.”

She’s not done yet. Like nearly one-third of the United States’ senior population, Rice manages her own home by herself.

The number of persons in the U.S. 65 years and older is at the highest it’s been since the census first counted age in 1850. Older adults make up 13 percent of the population, according to the 2010 census. That number jumps to nearly 15 percent in Montana.

The Administration on Aging reported that more than half of older adults lived with a spouse in 2009. Just over 30 percent lived alone and only 4.1 percent of seniors lived in institutional settings such as retirement homes or assisted living. However, that number goes up with older age.

As evidenced by the administration’s numbers, Rice is living the life that most older adults strive for.

”“I like old age,” Rice said. “You can blame so many things on it.

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KURT WILSONEvelyn Rice, 92, counts herself lucky to be able to remain living without

assistance in her own home where, among other things, she continues to grow a vegetable garden every season.

“I think people like to be in the home that’s familiar to them,

stay in the neighborhood that they’ve lived in for a length of time,” said Lisa Carter, lead case manager for Missoula Aging Services’ Case Solutions program. “All of us want that.”

With the number of seniors rising, organizations like Aging Services have to make adjustments to keep up.

“The need is increasing and, as more baby boomers become seniors, that’s going to continue a need that so far we’re able to meet,” Carter said. “But we’ve anticipated it, and I feel that we’re prepared for it.”

Carter said baby boomers are “very particular about how they want to live their life and where they want to live.” In other words, they want to stay at home.

Carter’s program, Case Solutions, was created in response. The program assists clients on a case-by-case basis and considers many factors when determining what needs must be met to keep seniors in their homes.

The first is safety. Physical and

mental health are both major players in safety. If someone is incapable of getting around the house, has severe dementia or Alzheimer’s and doesn’t have the family or aide support to help, they may not be able to stay at home.

“There are those who may get to the point who aren’t as safe if they’re on their own, or they need 24-hour supervision because of medical issues,” said Susan Kohler, CEO of Missoula Aging Services.

Carter said her agency works to preserve older adults’ dignity and independence. In situations where someone requires a lot of help, assisted living may provide more freedom than living at home could.

“Sometimes those little helps really free them up to do the things that they really enjoy,” Carter said.

Finances can create some problems as well. If an older adult requires

a lot of home care, paying an aide can get expensive. According to an article by the MetLife Mature Market

Institute, the average cost of a home health worker is about $20 per hour.

“With a few hours of help every day, you can easily spend $2,500 a month,” the article said.

More costs crop up when someone’s home requires modifications like adding ramps or grab rails. Usually, though, the cost of living at home is cheaper than assisted living even though Medicare doesn’t pay for the alterations, Kohler said.

The most overlooked aspect of living at home in the older years is that it can be socially isolating.

“It could be a reason for some older adults to slip into depression,” she said. “Eating alone isn’t fun.”

And it often leads to poor nutrition. Meals on Wheels was created to help this problem. The program delivers food around the state to seniors, often on a daily basis.

To help with loneliness, programs like Senior Companion were created nationwide. A senior companion must be 55 or older and offers friendship and help with small tasks like grocery

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shopping or transportation.Rice helped several of her friends in

a similar way.“For a while there, I was staying with

people so they could stay home,” she said.

As for herself, Rice enjoys a quiet house.

“I don’t mind being alone,” she said. “I love to read.”

Rice points to a shelf stuffed with books as proof. Then, of course, she has her garden. The next harvest will be in May when Rice will sell her vegetables, something she’s been doing for many years.

“Three years ago, I told people it was the last one,” she said. “Then my son from Ronan decided he wanted to be in on it.”

Rice’s son isn’t the only one to help her out.

“One year, the squirrels planted some sunflower seeds for me,” she said.

So the garden continues to grow in her backyard, and so does Rice.

A home health care agency gives skilled medical and non-medical care to homebound patients. For those looking to live at home and who may need a little help, there are plenty to choose from in Montana – 45 to be exact. These agencies are licensed and usually Medicare certified.

To be Medicare certified, the agency must meet specific federal guidelines and criteria concerning patient care. Medical help that a home health agency can provide includes nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, a medical social worker who assesses emotional needs and a home health aide. Most of the agencies in Montana offer all of these services. Some have all but one.

When it comes to medical help, a home health agency must adhere to a physician-approved plan that is updated every two months. Non-medical help, like the care Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services provides, includes 24-hour care, hygiene assistance, some housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, rides to appointments and errands and, of course, companionship.

Visiting Angels has several agencies statewide and allows the individual to choose their caregiver from among the staff. A phone book will have local health care agencies, but for a quick view of all the agencies in Montana, visit carepathways.com where numbers, locations and services offered are listed.

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adult day services you have options

IfIf you have a loved one – either a spouse or a parent – who needs some extra help during the day, where do you turn? Or, if you’re a primary caregiver and you need a break – either to run errands alone or just to rest up – what can you do? If your loved one has to spend the day alone – because you’re at work – and needs some socialization, is there a place you can take them?

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by sara groves

You have options. According to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), there are 67 licensed facilities throughout the state with nearly 500 slots that provide day services to Montanans who need a little extra help.

According to Roy Kemp, deputy administrator with DPHHS’ Quality Assurance Division, “An adult day-services center is a facility, freestanding or connected to another health care facility, that provides

adults, on a regularly scheduled basis, with the care necessary to meet the needs of daily living, but that does not provide overnight care.”

One of those facilities is Rocky Mountain Care Center in Helena, which provides both full-time nursing home services, along with day services.

“There are many reasons someone might choose our day service program for their loved one,” said Carol Smith, director of nursing at Rocky Mountain Care Center. “The caregiver might

work and their loved one needs some extra help during the day. Or their loved one spends the day alone at home, isolated from others. Or, the caregiver themselves might need some respite. We are a stop-gap between full-time care and being at home.”

Day services programs provide a range of care options, tailored specifically to the needs of each client. At Rocky Mountain Care Center, meals and snacks are provided. Staff also assists clients with their daily

”

“With our day services clients,

the family has opted to let the person age in place – in their

home and in the community.

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ELIZA WILEYAT LEFT: Big Sky Care Center day care

patients sit around a table together, enjoying ice cream and their caregivers

son, Arlen Briggs.

ELIZA WILEYAT RIGHT: Glen Overturf swings to the sounds of Christmas music while other

members of the Big Sky Care Center day care play ball in the common area during

exercise class.

living activities, like showering and meeting other personal hygiene needs.

But it goes well beyond that. “We provide the same services to our day clients that we

offer in our full-time nursing home,” said Smith. “The only difference is that the day clients go home at night.”

This means that day services clients have access to any kind of therapy they might need: occupational, speech or physical therapy. Additionally, nursing staff is always on hand to dispense medication. And for clients who have dementia or Alzheimer’s, their loved ones can rest assured knowing that the facility is secure and closely monitored at all times; there is no way for someone to wander off through an unwatched and unlocked door.

“With our day services clients, the family has opted to let the person age in place – in their home and in the community,” said Smith. “We provide respite services for the caregiver, in addition to providing information resources. But we also act as an extra friend to our clients and provide somewhere safe for them to go so they’re not home alone all of the time.”

In addition to meeting the medical and physical needs of a client, adult day services programs also work to meet the mental and social needs of their clients. Staff plans activities ranging from excursions in the community to ice cream socials, fishing trips, happy hours, games, exercise classes, and more.

The state of Montana licenses these facilities, and they are regulated by state law. But if you’re contemplating a day services program for a loved one, there are some important things to consider.

“Each day services patient’s needs will vary, in some cases widely,” said Kemp. “But some of the things to consider when looking at placement options would be whether the facility can meet the patient’s custodial needs during the day, whether it can provide a safe shelter care environment, and whether they can provide for the health care needs of the patient.”

Kemp also suggested looking at whether there were suitable activities, adequate staff/patient ratio for supervision purposes, quiet places for patients to rest, and healthy, timely and appetizing meals.

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ELIZA WILEY Jessica Briggs, a Big Sky Care Center caregiver, helps Jim Hamman

with a spoonful of ice cream during an ice cream social.

Prices vary greatly depending on the facility, all of which are private. However, the state of Montana does provide some payment for individuals using this service under the Medicaid program although Medicaid payment for this service is limited to those individuals who are receiving services under the Home and Community Based Waiver program.

The Rocky Mountain Care Center also has a day services program for veterans, which is paid for in full by the Veterans Administration. In other words, don’t let costs prevent you from looking into adult day services as an option for your loved one.

“A well-run adult day services program is a win-win for both the caregiver and the participant,” said Bill Powell, administrator at Rocky Mountain Care Center. “Participants benefit from socializing with others and receiving needed care services. The family benefits by getting a break from caregiving duties, allowing them to run errands or even go out with friends, knowing that a loved one is in good and caring hands.”

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ELIZA WILEY Holland Crosby laughs at a joke his caregiver said during a recent

ice cream social at Big Sky Care Center.

residential options plentiful for boomers and beyond

What people want is good,

quality careAAs baby boomers approach retirement, more residential options are appearing across the state for retirees of every income level.

It can start at places like Big Sky Senior Living in Butte, where assistant director Ed Holmes said they offer a wide range of services to more than 100 residents.

“Our average age here is 93,” he said. “And so many are still so active, so bright. It’s incredible but becoming more common.”

Holmes describes Big Sky as “all-inclusive resort-style living” where residents don’t have to deal with property taxes, utilities, maintenance and meals.

“It’s a place where people don’t have to worry about anything,” he said.

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WALTER HINICKThe new, $5 million Meadowlands apartment complex in Butte provides housing

for low-income residents. The nicely appointed lobby provides a comfortable atmosphere for residents who want to socialize outside of their apartments.

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That sort of community appeals to many older people, especially baby boomers who Holmes said are “more apt to let others take care of them.”

And at about half the price of a full-service nursing home it also remains affordable to many, too. That means it is going to become more and more common for aging Americans who want less responsibility, yet still want things to do, to find places to live together.

“The retirement community idea is going to become huge,” said Holmes.

Entrepreneurs are trying different business models for the industry.

Josh Burlage and his wife Jessi are owner-operators of Bee Hive of Columbia Falls. Bee Hive is a national chain of small assisted-care centers.

Burlage owned his own landscape business until he watched his grandfather die unhappily in a nursing home. The experience changed his life and inspired him to take action. Along with his wife Jessi, a registered nurse, they decided they had to do more than complain.

“I just thought we can do better for our seniors,” he said. “All the glitz and glamour is not really important. What people are after is good, quality care.”

So he opened a Bee Hive in Columbia Falls, which was filled with 13 residents almost from their first day in business. Another 16-room facility is under construction.

Burlage said the small atmosphere where residents are cared for on a personal basis helps to set Bee Hive apart.

“It’s more of a home than most settings,” he said. “You won’t get lost in the shuffle here.”

But the ownership arrangement also sets Bee Hive apart. Burlage, who spends time daily at the facility, has a vested interest in the success of the business and the happiness of their customers.

Another business that is trying to improve care by going small is New Horizons Assisted Living, a small

retirement home in Anaconda with 10 residents.Administrator Judy Ruprecht said retirement life in a

small town can have its pros and cons, but there are more benefits than detractions.

“Everyone knows everything about everyone,” she laughed. “But people can be comfortable here and feel safe.”

Ruprecht said her residents range in age from 72 to 98, and they are all active and free to come and go as they please.

She said it is important for tenants to have their own space.

“Here you don’t have to share your room (like in a nursing home). You have your own bathroom, you can go out with friends, you can have a glass of wine at night. Basically, they can still have a life.”

“It is all because older people are more active, more independent and expected top-level care.”

courtesy of BEE HIVE HOMES

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residential options “I’m getting residents that are younger now than ever,”

said Ruprecht. “And they are more active than ever and they want to continue living the kind of life they always have.”

Other facilities are taking a different approach by specializing in caring for those with dementia. Koelsch

Senior Communities, based in Olympia, Wash., operates two “memory care” communities in Montana, including the Spring Creek Inn in Bozeman and Canyon Creek in Billings.

Claudia Wilson, director of community relations with Canyon Creek, said their model is becoming more and more common.

“All of us are getting older, living longer,” said Wilson. “The chances of developing dementia are higher.”

Canyon Creek has a 24-hour nursing staff, but it too cultivates a “home-like environment” with big, comfortable living rooms and other soothing touches.

The 67-bed facility has only been open for two months, but is already at 25 percent of capacity. It’s filling faster than Wilson thought and she said that shows their business model is on the leading edge of how families want their loved ones cared for, especially those with dementia.

“The industry is going to become more specialized in

the future,” she said. “We can offer something that not everyone else does and it has really set us apart.”

While the majority of Canyon Creek clients are in their 80s, other comfortable living arrangements are available for younger seniors and not just those with fat 401(k)s.

Late last fall, Meadowlands, a $5 million, 48-unit apartment complex for lower-income people, opened in Butte. The facilities serve those 62 and older, or who are handicapped/disabled. Currently, applicants’ annual incomes may not exceed $19,850 for one person or $22,650 for two.

Revonda Stordahl, executive director of Butte Affordable Housing, which manages the complex, said residents “appreciate a new building.”

The industry is facing an uncertain future, with possible cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and the volatile stock market, but all agree more and more Americans will choose or be forced to live in such a place.

“Future planning is the biggest thing,” said Holmes. “The cost is going to keep going up for health care. It’s important to know what you want, what to expect, what you can afford.”

Reporter Tim Trainor may be reached via email at [email protected]

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downsizing living with less

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Ray and Darlie Pearson of Billings have been downsizing and getting rid of belongings for various reasons. They have their garage full of things their children still own.

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When Dolly and Ray Pearson decided to cut their living space in half, the Billings couple had some decisions to make.

“It’s amazing how much you can put in a basement,” laughed Dolly, as she reflected on the years of “stuff” they’d accumulated.

As the Pearsons discovered, downsizing isn’t easy. But the end result can be liberating.

“I was getting overwhelmed,” Dolly said of the 2,600 square feet of living space that they condensed down to 1,300. “It’s a nice cozy home. I’m happier, so he (Ray) is happier.”

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1 White walls seem to magnify space, so go with light hues and save deeper colors for accents.

2 Large mirrors and windows lend an aura of roominess.

3 Pocket doors open and close without obstructing passageways.

4 Reduce clutter by keeping knick-knacks and wall hangings to a minimum.

5 Downsize furnishings too. Trade that sectional sofa for a large loveseat; replace that full dining set with a drop-leaf table and chairs.

6 Emphasize storage space. If possible, incorporate a garage or workshop into your “must-have” list.

Making the most of less spaceIf you’re looking to downsize, try these tips to

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But for many, the decision to downsize is less daunting than deciding what to keep and what to part with. Some suggest a sticker system, using different colored stickers to designate items not used in the past six months, the past year or the past five years. Going room to room, weed out the jetsam and try not to second guess yourself, they advise. Get rid of the guilt factor and beware of that nagging “I-might-need-that-in-the-future” pitfall.

When picking through papers, the 80/20 system is a good rule of thumb. Toss 80 percent of those old clippings and outdated travel brochures. When deciding on books, save only your most-prized titles and signed editions.

The Pearsons simplified the process.“I think we just looked at it and said ‘yes’ or ‘no’, ” Dolly

said, laughing. Once the sorting is done, it’s time to decide how and

where to disperse with the detritus. Since the Pearsons had family and friends close by, they had willing recipients for many of their treasures.

Family heirlooms, like grandma’s buffet and several of Dolly’s prized dolls, have found new homes with the next generations.

Besides donating to the Rescue Mission and the Senior Center, they sold the bulk of their years of accumulations – from the bumper pool table to the three-seater swing set – at two garage sales. And they didn’t even have to advertise.

“On Nutter (Boulevard in Billings) you don’t have to,” Dolly said, smiling. “You just put a balloon on the mailbox and they’ll come.”

If garage and estate sales aren’t your thing, Ciji Ware, author of “Rightsizing Your Life,” offers a host of options.

What to do with those no-longer-needed tools and building supplies? Contact your nearest Habitat for Humanity. Awash in old towels and linens that won’t pass the “gently used” test? Check with local pet shelters and veterinary clinics. Hate pitching that pile of magazines? Consider offering them to your nearest hospital or nursing home. How about junior’s trombone, his castoff sports gear and all those boxes of arts and crafts amassed in the basement? It’s a good bet your neighborhood school would be glad to take them off your hands.

If you’re still hoping for a return on your investment, consider newspaper classified ads, the grocery store bulletin board or consignment stores. Don’t forget auctions and online sales like EBay or craigslist.com. As Ware points out, some online sites offer “trading assistants” who write “zippy copy” and manage virtual sales for 20 to 40 percent commission.

Dave Grimland and Kathleen Ralph of Columbus considered EBay as a means of selling the carpets

they’d accumulated during their years overseas. The couple recently downsized from a rural residence to a smaller, in-town home.

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As for artwork – the couple now has far less wall space – they dispersed some pieces to friends and donated others to fundraisers for favorite charities. Of the remainder, Ralph suggested rotating their favorites.

Both avid readers, they gave a third of their books to the local library book sale.

“Giving things away to special people or to a charity, at least I know the things I valued will be valued by someone else,” Ralph said. “And there’s nothing that I wish we had back.”

Their decision to downsize couldn’t have come at a better time for their college-age son Michael, who was setting up an apartment. He gladly adopted household items and the couch that swamped his parents’ new digs.

Moving from rural home to town made many of their possessions superfluous. They sold their truck, have their tractor on consignment and advertised excess tools through their homeowners’ association newsletter.

As Grimland considers their multipronged approach, he reminds other “downsizers” that they’ll be lucky to recoup a mere fraction of what they’ve spent building a household. But his best advice? Don’t scrimp on garage storage space.

“If you have the luxury of adding a shed or a garage loft, that’s the wisest investment you could make,” he said. “Wherever you move, you’ll end up needing stuff you don’t have.”

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TOnce the initial shock

has abated, you begin to discover the benefits of LWK (life without kids)

The house is silent and leftovers linger in the refrigerator.

When the last child leaves home, mom and dad face a void that’s the complete antithesis of the high-energy tempest that just abandoned them. Almost overnight, the house stays tidy, the phone quits ringing and the calendar goes blank.

Parents have little choice if or when they’ll become empty nesters. But they can choose whether to love or loathe their new lifestyle.

“We much prefer the kids and the chaos,” said Beth Kornegay of Billings, whose youngest left home last fall. “We were ‘happily consumed’ with everything from music to sports. But it’s so great to see them doing so well.”

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Though the goodbyes are almost always painful, most parents eventually come to relish their new lives. But how do they cope in the meantime?

Some start by stuffing care packages or delving into new hobbies. Most keep in touch via cell phones, though it’s recommended letting the child take the lead.

Mary Ellen Thomson found comfort in the form of a vacuum and trash can. As the mother of two sets of natural-born twins, her children flew the nest two at a time. And as they did, she tackled their rooms with a frenzy.

“It was a healing kind of thing to do,” she said. Meanwhile husband Tom took up flying radio

controlled planes, a hobby he’d always hoped to share with one of the kids.

“None of them had any interest,” he said, “so after they left I decided to get into it.”

The Thomsons also dove into a new adventure together. On a whim, they bought an inflatable kayak and began paddling Montana’s riverways.

“We’ve had a couple of harrowing experiences,” Mary Ellen said, laughing.

The Thomsons have naturally followed what many experts advise. Take the opportunity to reconnect with your spouse and yourself, they say. Plan a trip, volunteer, take a class, go out to dinner or schedule an outing with friends. The suggestions are numerous: Spoil yourself, meet new people, make use of the empty space, slap some fresh paint on the walls.

The Kornegays eased into their new lives by maintaining ties with the old. Henry, once super-active as a coach, continues to help out with soccer. Beth gets her dose of youthful energy by subbing at school.

Some parents, like Becky and Wally Price, adapt by pouring their energies into their work. When their youngest child left home, the Prices were so busy running their business – they then owned Billings Gymnastics - they had no time to stew. They did, however, make time for weekend trips to watch son Jeff play Bobcat football. And when time permits, they team up on home renovations.

“It’s not like they (daughter Brittany and Jeff) weren’t a priority, because they were,” Becky explains. “But you have to trust them to figure out what they have to figure out. I think our generation of parents has a hard time doing that.”

Most empty nesters quickly realize that time is the most effective antidote. Once the initial shock has abated, you begin to discover the benefits of LWK (life without kids). No longer do you have to attend every basketball game or lie awake worrying about teens coming home. Virtually overnight there are fewer cars in the driveway and more hot water for showers.

Many empty nesters say they’ve got more disposable cash, less stress and smaller grocery bills. Meals may be simpler but not as rushed.

“And we don’t even have pizza anymore,” laughed Mary Ellen.

Life in general slips into a slower gear. Beth says they’ve got more time for golf, more time for travel – and more time to visit the kids.

“Now it doesn’t matter if we come home on a Sunday night or Monday,” she said.

Sally Bisch of Columbus said it took her a year to adjust to the quiet. But now she thrives on the silence and guards her time closely. Best of all, she said, the transition has freed up her mind. After years of directing the annual school musical, “all of the sudden I could concentrate on other things,” she said.

As the years pass, the benefits keep adding up. Wally Price finds vicarious enjoyment through his daughter’s adventures – from her jaunts to Europe to heli-skiing in Alaska. And now, when the family goes out to dinner, son Jeff, now graduated and employed, occasionally picks up the tab.

Most empty nesters will always miss their children – to a point.

But as Beth Kornegay points out, how can a parent be anything other than happy to see them doing well?

“Now we just have to do a good job as empty nesters,” she said. “And I can tell you, we’re getting better at it.”

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Adult Day Care Center (ADC) – a facility, freestanding or connected to another health care facility, that provides adults, on a regularly scheduled basis, with the care necessary to meet the needs of daily living but that does not provide overnight care.

Adult Foster Care Home (AFH) – a private home or other facility that offers only light personal care or custodial care to four or fewer disabled adults or aged persons who are not related to the owner or manager of the home by blood, marriage, or adoption or who are not under the full guardianship of the owner or manager.

Assisted Living Facility (ALF) – a congregate residential setting that provides or coordinates personal care, 24-hour supervision and assistance, both scheduled and unscheduled, and activities and health-related services.

Critical Access Hospital (CAH) – a small facility that gives limited outpatient and inpatient hospital services to people in rural areas.

Home Health Agency (HHA) – a public agency or private organization or subdivision of the agency or organization that is engaged in providing home health services to individuals in the places where they live. Home health services must include the services of a licensed registered nurse and at least one other therapeutic service and may include additional support services.

Hospice (HPC) – a coordinated program of home and inpatient health care that provides or coordinates palliative and supportive care to meet the needs of a terminally ill patient and the patient’s family arising out of physical, psychological, spiritual, social and economic stresses experienced during the final stages of illness and dying and that includes formal bereavement programs as an essential component.

Long Term Care Facility (LTC) – a facility or part of a facility that provides skilled nursing care, or intermediate nursing care, to a total of two or more individuals or that provides personal care.

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Area III Agency on AgingKarin Roehm, DirectorNorth Central AAA600 S. Main St. Ste 4Conrad, MT 59425-2335271-7553 Fax: [email protected]

Area IV Agency on AgingCharles Aagenes, DirectorP.O. Box 1717- 648 Jackson St.Helena, MT 59624-1717447-1680 Fax: [email protected]

Area V Agency on AgingJoe Gilboy, DirectorP.O. Box 459- 1015 S. Montana St.Butte, MT 59703782-5555 Fax: [email protected]

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Sue Bailey, Director1505 Ave. DBillings, MT 59102259-5212 Fax: [email protected]

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Area IX Agency on AgingJim Atkinson, Director160 Kelly RoadKalispell, MT 59901-5143758-5730 Fax: [email protected]

Area X Agency on AgingEvelyn Havskjold, Director2 W. Second St.Havre, MT 59501-3434265-5464 Fax: 265-3611Courthouse Fax: [email protected]

Area XI Agency on AgingMissoula Aging ServicesSusan Kohler, Director337 Stevens Ave.Missoula, MT 59801728-7682 Fax: [email protected]

Belmont CenterNancy Gibson, Director615 E. MercuryButte, MT [email protected]

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ABSAROKEE 59001Shipp's Adult Day Care/Assisted Living 103 S Brooks Ave 328-7361 ADC/ALF

ANACONDA 59711Caslen Living Centers Inc, DBA New Horizons 402 Christine Ct 563-7008 ALFCommunity Hospital of Anaconda 401 W Pennsylvania Ave 563-8500 CAH www.communityhospitalofanaconda.org ad on pg 36Community Nursing Home of Anaconda 615 Main St 563-8417 LTC

ASHLAND 59003Heritage Living Center 2232 Tongue River Rd 784-2840 ALF

BAKER 59313Fallon Medical Complex Hospital 202 S 4th St W 778-3331 CAH/LTCQuality Personal Care LLC 109 S 2nd St W 778-3201 ALF

BELGRADE 59714Dutch Hearth 991 Pache Rd 388-6140 ALFEdgewood Vista 1011 Cardinal Dr 388-9439 ADC/ALF www.edgewoodvista.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 25Elsies Assisted Living Corp 1107 Happy Lane 388-9473 ADC/ALFOpen Arms Elder Care 505 Minnesota 388-1052 ALF

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BILLINGS 59105, 59102, 59101, 59106, 59107Adult Home Care Services Inc 106 Erickson Crt N 256-0168 ADC/ALFAspen Meadows Retirement Community 3155 Ave C 656-8818 ALF/LTCAdult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County 1505 Avenue D 259-9666 Advertiser www.allianceyc.org ad on pg 22Aspen View Retirement Residence 3075 Ave C 652-7788 RTHAutumn Care Center Personal Care 4739 Rimrock Rd 656-2434 ALFAutumn Care II 2233 Myrtle Drive 656-2434 ALFAutumn Springs Assisted Living 3758 Ave B 656-0422 ALFBillings Clinic TCU 2800 10th Ave N 657-4000 LTC www.billingsclinic.com ad on pg 27

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Billings Health & Rehabilitation Community 2115 Central Ave 656-6500 LTC www.billingshealth.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 7Bills Assisted Living 930 Ave E 259-5349 ALFBonaventure of Billings 4001 Bell Ave 652-9303 ALF/RTHButterfly Homes 1014 Calendula Circle 245-0334 ADCButterfly Homes 77 Lily Valley Circle 245-0334 ALFButterfly Homes II 72 Lily Valley Circle 252-0747/245-0334 ADC/ALFCanyon Creek Memory Care Community 1785 Majestic Lane 281-8455 ALF www.canyoncreekmontana.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 36Chapel Court at St John's 3940 Rimrock Rd 655-5695 ALFDiamond Willow Personal Care 667 Black Diamond Rd 254-0900 ALFDiamond Willow Personal Care Home West 3111 Parkhill Dr 656-7405 ALFEagle Cliff Manor 1415 Yellowstone River Rd 245-9330 ADC/LTCEdgewood Vista Senior Living Inc 1225 Wicks Lane 256-5398 ADC/ALF www.edgewoodvista.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 25Forest Ridge Assisted Living 3201 Rugby Dr 248-2853 ALFGrand Park Vintage Suites 1221 28th St W 652-6989 ALFHighgate Senior Living 3980 Parkhill Dr 651-4833 ALF www.highgateseniorliving.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 23Home Instead Senior Care Billings 19 36th St W, Ste. 3 534-6609 Advertiser www.homeinstead.com/760 ad on pg 15Langemo Cottage at St Johns 2625 Shilo Rd 655-5600 ALFLincoln Lane Assisted Living 659 Lincoln Ln 254-2851 ALFLiving Independently for Today and Tomorrow 3333 2nd Ave N, Ste. 100 259-5181 Advertiser www.liftt.org ad on pg 37Marquis Vintage Suites @ Grand Park ADC 1221 28th St W 652-6989 ADCMission Ridge 3840 Rimrock Rd 245-6000 RTHMoorberg Cottage at St Johns 2621 Shilo Rd 655-5600 ALFParkview Care Center 600 S 27th St 259-8000 ADC/LTCPonderosa Pines Health Care 1341 Rosebud Lane 252-6135 ADC/LTCPowers Cottage at St Johns 2506 Mission Circle 655-7740 ALFPrimrose Personal Care Home 1228 Maurine St 248-9943 ADC/ALFRim Shadows 2138 Skyview Dr 259-6624 ALFRiver Ridge 1415 Yellowstone River Rd 245-9330 ALFSt Johns Lutheran Home 3940 Rimrock Rd 656-2710/655-5695/655-5600 ADC/LTCSt Vincent Healthcare 1233 North 30th St 657-7000 Advertiser www.svhhc.org ad on pg 33Sweetwater Retirement Community 3140 Sweetwater Dr 651-8111 ALF/RTH www.sweetwaterretirement.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 39Tendernest LLC 1B 4001 Parkhill Dr 655-9100 ALFTendernest LLC 2B 4003 Parkhill Dr 855-9990 ALFTendernest LLC 3B 4005 Parkhill Dr 655-9100 ALFValley Health Care Center 1807 24th St W 656-5010 LTC www.valleyhcc.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 7The Vista at Mission Ridge 3840 Rimrock Rd 655-5300 ALFWestpark Village 2351 Solomon Ave 652-4886 ALF/RTH www.westparksenior.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 37Willow Brook II LLC 3932 Palisades Park Dr 534-3090 ALFYellowstone Naturopathic Clinic 720 N 30th St 259-5096 Advertiser www.yncnaturally.com ad on pg 29

BOULDER 59632 Montana Developmental Center 1310 E 4th Ave 225-4411 LTC

39January 2012

LINDA THOMPSON

®

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

3140 Sweet Water DriveBillings, MT

(406) 651-8111SweetwaterRetirement.com

Sweetwater VillasIndependent & Assisted Living

Relax! Retirement is meant to be enjoyed. Call 406-651-8111 to schedule yourpersonal tour and come see why we say,

Own the home that doesn’t own you.

We are proud to welcome Bill Feaster, our

new pre-arrangement specialist. Please feel free to call Bill today

with any questions — he is happy to help!

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BOZEMAN 59718, 59715 Aspen Pointe at Hillcrest 1201 Highland Blvd 556-2004 RTHBearcreek Respite Care Center 1002 E Kagy 586-2262/587-7002 ADC/ALFBirchwood at Hillcrest 1201 Highland Blvd 556-2000 ALFBozeman Health & Rehabilitation Center 321 N 5th Ave 587-4404 LTCBozeman Lodge 1547 N Hunters Way 522-5452 ALFThe Chalet 2223 West Oak St 587-5100 ADC/ALFEmeritus at Spring Meadows 3175 Graf St 587-4570 ALFGallatin Rest Home 1221 W Durston Rd 582-3300 LTCHamilton House 9430 Haggerty Lane 586-9459 ALFHigh Country Care LLC 8659 Haggerty Lane 582-9068 ALFHighgate Senior Living 2219 West Oak St 587-5100 ALF www.highgateseniorliving.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 23Home Instead Senior Care Bozeman 502 S 19th Ave 922-5060 Advertiser www.homeinstead.com/751 ad on pg 15Hyalite Country Care 6040 S 3rd Ave 219-3241 ALFMountain View Care Center 205 N Tracy 587-2218 LTCSpring Creek Inn Memory Care Community 1641 Hunters Way 586-0074 ADC/ALF

BROADUS 59317 Powder River Manor 104 N Trautman 436-2646 LTC

BROWNING 59417 Blackfeet Care Center S Government Square 338-2686 LTC

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BUTTE 59701 Beyond Homes Unit I Gold 2900 Elm St 723-6663 ALFBeyond Homes Unit II Silver 2930 Elm St 723-5556 ALFBeyond Homes Unit III Copper 2920 Elm St 723-6665 ALFBig Sky Senior Living 3701 Elizabeth Warren Ave 494-4900 ALF/RTHButte Care And Rehabilitation Center 2400 Continental Dr 723-6556 LTCCopper Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center 3251 Nettie St 723-3225 LTCCrest Nursing Home 3131 Amherst Ave 494-7035 LTCDuggan Dolan Mortuary 1805 Meadow Lark 723-3239 Advertiser ad on pg 40Greenwood Assisted Living # 5 E Greenwood 782-9004 ALFMarquis Vintage Suites/Assisted Living 300 Mount Highland Dr 494-0083 ADC/ALFMeadowlands 4034 Elizabeth Warren 782-5151 Advertiser www.buttehousing.org directory on pg 62 ad on pg 42Montana Orthopedics 435 S Crystal St # 400 496-3400 Advertiser www.montanaorthopedics.com ad on pg 41Rosalie Manor 1125 S Main St 782-4436 Advertiser www.buttehousing.org directory on pg 62 ad on pg 42 CHESTER 59522 Liberty Medical Center & Adult Day Care 5th & Monroe/Hwy 223 & Monroe 759-5181 ADC/CAHWheat Country Estate 111 6th St W 759-5787 ALF

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CHINOOK 59523 Sweet Memorial Nursing Home ADC Hwy 2 W/125 Airport Rd 357-2549 ADC/LTC

CHOTEAU 59422 Choteau Bee Hive Homes 1006 W Division 466-5559 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 43Teton Medical Center 915 4th St NW 466-5763 ADC/CAH/LTCTeton Nursing Home 24 Main Ave N 466-5338 ADC/LTC

CIRCLE 59215 McCone County Health Center 605 Sullivan Ave 485-3381 ADC/CAH

CLANCY 59634 Elkhorn Healthcare & Rehabilitation LLC 474 Hwy 282 933-8311 LTC

COLUMBIA FALLS 59912 Bee Hive Homes of Columbia Falls/Swiftcurrent 1660 13th St W 892-4100 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 62 ad on pg 43

Expressions Inc 240 Hidden Meadow Lane 897-2875 ALFMontana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr 892-3256 LTC/RTH www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/vethome/mvhhp.shtml directory on pg 62 ad on pg 43

43January 2012

The Montana Veterans’ Home400 Veterans Drive – Columbia Falls

Is pleased to accept admission applications from:Honorably discharged veterans & Spouses of honorably

discharged veterans. We offer eligible applicants:

• Reduced costs for eligible Veterans with payment accepted from Medicare / Medicaid / Insurance / VA / Private Pay

• Rehab Services – Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapy

• Nursing and Domiciliary (Assisted Living) Units available

• Services, programs and activities specifically for veterans

Thank you,

Vets, for

your service!

For Information about the Montana State Veterans’ Home, please contact: Helen Stemborski: (406) 892-3256 Ext. 261 or [email protected]

Brand New Facility in Columbia Falls!

Our assisted living service include:• Private Bedrooms • 24-Hour Staffing• Dietician Approved Home Cooked Meals• Individual and Group Activities• Daily House Keeping Services • And Much More!

We focus on quality assisted living care in a home like setting. Bee Hive caregivers are committed to the health and happiness of each of our residents in a family environment. What makes the Bee Hive home assisted living care so unique is the focus on family style assisted living care with a staff that really does care.

Schedule a tour today! 888-727-1900or look us up at www.beehivehomes.com



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COLUMBUS 59019 Beartooth Manor LTC 350 W Pike Ave 322-5342 ADC/LTCStillwater Comm Hosp Meadowlark PC 44 W 4th Ave N 322-6150/322-5316 ALF/CAH

CONRAD 59425 Conrad Bee Hive Homes 205 N Wisconsin 278-7004 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 44Pondera Medical Center 805 Sunset Blvd 278-3211 CAH/LTC

CORVALLIS 59828 Arron Care Home 777 Oilwell 961-3458 ALFAutumn House 1186 East Side Highway 961-3627 ALFMeadowlark Haven 470 Clearview Drive 961-5468 ALF

CROW AGENCY 59022 Awe Kualawaache 10131 S Heritage Rd 638-9111 LTC

CULBERTSON 59218 Roosevelt Medical Center 818 2nd Ave E 787-6401 ADC/CAH

CUT BANK 59425, 59427 Cut Bank Bee Hive Home 318 E Main 873-3292 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 44

“Bee” Home in Conrad!Our Bee Hive of Conrad Assisted Living Home focuses on quality assisted living care in a home like setting. Our care givers are committed to the health and happiness of each our residents in a family environment.

Our family style assisted living includes:Prviate Bedrooms • 24 Hour Staffing

Dietician Approved Home Cooked Meal • Group Interaction and Activities • Daily Laundry and House Keeping Services

To schedule a tour or for more info call 888-727-1900 or visit www.beehivehomes.com

“Welcome to the Bee Hive Homes of Cutbank Assisted Living” Melonie Awtrey, Administrator

We invite you to contact us for more information or to schedule your personal home tour

888-727-1900 or visit www.beehivehomes.com

Bee Hive Homes of Cut Bank - Cutbank, Montana

Our Bee Hive of Cut Bank Assisted living home focuses on quality living care in a home like setting. Our care givers are committed to the health

and happiness of each of our residents in a family environment. What makes our assisted living care so unique is the focus on family style assisted living care with a staff that really does care.

Our assisted living services include: private bedrooms, 24 hour staffing, dietician approved homecooked meals, group interaction and activities, daily laundry and house keeping services and much more.



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Glacier Care Center 707 3rd St 873-5600 LTCNorthern Rockies Medical Center Inc 802 2nd St SE 873-2251 CAHWel-Life @ Glacier 707 3rd St SE 873-5600 ALF

DARBY 59829 Darby Apartments 105 S Hill Dr 363-4430 Advertiser www.cardinalproperties.net directory on pg 64 ad on pg 49

DEER LODGE 59722 Beyond Homes 702 Tumbleweed Ln 846-3342 ALFDeer Lodge Care and Rehabilitation Center 1100 Texas Ave 846-1655 LTCDeer Lodge Medical Center 1100 Hollenbeck Rd 444-6794 CAH

DILLON 59725 Barrett Hospital & Healthcare 90 Hwy 91 S 683-3000 CAHThe Legacy 1000 Hwy 91 S 683-6867 ALFParkview Acres Care & Rehabilitation Center 200 N Oregon St 683-5105 LTCRenaissance Senior Care, Dillon South 329 Southside Blvd 683-4200 ALF www.renaissanceseniorcare.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 35Renaissance Senior Care-Dillon 1025 E Center 683-4002 ALF www.renaissanceseniorcare.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 35

EAST HELENA 59635 Shelby House 2320 Spokane Creek Rd 475-3621 ALFShelby House II 5750 Spokane Ranch Rd 475-9347 ALF

EKALAKA 59324 Dahl Mem Healthcare Association Adult Day Care 46 Park St 775-8730 ADCDahl Memorial Healthcare Association/Nursing Home 215 Sandy St 775-8739/775-8730 CAH/LTC

ENNIS 59729 Generations II 200 W Fagan 682-7066 ALFMadison Valley Manor 211 N Main St 682-7271 ADC/LTCMadison Valley Medical Center 305 N Main St 682-4222 CAH

EUREKA 59917 Good Samaritan Society - Mountain View Manor 10 Mountain View Ln 297-2541 ADC/LTCHome Sweet Home 144 Tobacco Valley View Dr 889-5915 ALF

FLORENCE 59833 Kathy's Place PCH 466 S Hidden Valley Rd 273-6826 ALFWarm Sunsets Assisted Living 19655 Old Hwy 93 S 273-2200 ALF

FORSYTH 59327 Fountain View Care Center 200 Vine St 232-0104 ALFRosebud Health Care Center Hospital/Nursing Home 383 N 17th Ave 346-2161 CAH/LTC

FORT BENTON 59442 Missouri River Medical Center 1501 St Charles St 622-3331 ADC/ALF/CAH/LTC

GLASGOW 59230 Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital 621 3rd St S 228-3500 CAHPrairie Ridge Village 521 4th Ave S 228-2208 ALFValley View Home 1225 Perry Ln 228-2461 ADC/LTC



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GLENDIVE 59330 Eastern Montana Veteran's Home 2000 Montana Ave 345-8855 LTCGlendive Medical Center/Nursing Home 202 Prospect Dr 345-3306/345-3320 CAH/LTCThe Heritage 1313 N Merrill Ave 377-7700 ALFRobison Care Center 408 Chestnut Ave 377-5918 ALF

GREAT FALLS 59405, 59401, 59404 Angel's Home Care Center 5010 9th Ave S 761-0829 ALFAzalea Place Adult Family Home Inc 1 Prospect Dr 452-4500 ALFBee Hive Homes of Great Falls #4 2320 15th Ave S 761-3080 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 46Benefis Extended Care Center 2621 15th Ave S 455-5800 SNF www.benefis.org directory on pg 64 Benefis Transitional Care 500 15th Ave S 455-2474 SNF www.benefis.org directory on pg 64 Bluebird Assisted Living 1101 24th Ave SW 453-5800 ALFCambridge Court 1109 6th Ave N 727-7151 ALFCambridge Place Retirement Community 1104 6th Ave N 727-0447 RTHCascade County Aging Services 1801 Benefis Court 454-6990 Advertiser http://departments.cascadecountymt.gov/agingservices ad on pg 49Donnalee's Assisted Living Care LLC 2201 11th St SW 452-7559 ALFEaster Seals Adult Day Services 2326 1st Ave N 453-5567 ADCGolden Eagle Plaza 1615 9th St S 268-0100 ALF/RTH

Welcome to Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls Assisted Living!

Great Falls has 6Bee Hive Homes to choose from!

888-727-1900 or visit us at www.beehivehomes.com

Our Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls, Montana assisted living services are dedicated to providing a happy and healthy environment for our residents. Our unique approach to assisted living care focuses on creating a family environment in which long lasting relationships can grow and develop. We would love to introduce you to Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls, Montana assisted living. Please contact us for more information or a home tour.

Our assisted living service include:• Private Bedrooms• 24-Hour Staffing

• Dietician Approved Home Cooked Meals• Individual and Group Activities• Daily House Keeping Services• And Much More!

Opening Soon - 2 New Memory Care Homes!• Trained Staff in Dementia Care • Private Rooms with Showers • Courtyard with Fountain, Gazebo & Pergola

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The Grandview at Benefis - 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 SNFThe Cottages Skilled Nursing Opens Early 2013 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org directory on pg 64 ad on pg 47The Grandview at Benefis - Independent 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 RTHLiving Housing & Apartments Opens Fall 2014 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org directory on pg 66 ad on pg 47The Grandview at Benefis - Reflections Memory 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 ALFCare Assisted Living Opens Early 2013 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org directory on pg 66 ad on pg 47The Grandview at Benefis - 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 ALFThe Timbers Assisted Living Opens Early 2013 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org directory on pg 66 ad on pg 47The Goldstone 5200 9th Ave S 452-1239 ALFHighgate Great Falls 3000 11th Ave S 454-0991 ALF www.highgateseniorliving.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 23Hosanna Home Assisted Living Home 1521 3rd Ave N 453-1171 ALFThe Lodge Retirement and Care Center 1801 9th St S 771-7440 ALFMeadowlark Assisted Living 1009 3rd Ave N 452-6400 ALFMissouri River Care & Rehabilitation Center 1130 17th Ave S 771-4500 LTCMountain View Home Assisted Living 2806 16th Ave S 452-5810 ALF directory on pg 66 ad on pg 49MT Gems Inc. Ruby House 811 2nd Ave S 453-0607 ALF www.mtgemsinc.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 49MT Gems Inc. Sapphire House 815 2nd Ave S 453-5720 ALF www.mtgemsinc.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 49Park Manor Retirement Apartments 100 Central Ave 761-1444 RTHPark Place Health Care Center 1500 32nd St S 761-4300 LTCRainbow Assisted Living 20 3rd St N 761-6661 ALFRenaissance Senior Care - Clark 2010 16th Ave S 453-2882 ALF www.renaissanceseniorcare.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 35Renaissance Senior Care - Lewis 2000 16th Ave S 771-0374 ALF www.renaissanceseniorcare.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 35Serenity Living Inc, DBA Bee Hive Homes Great Falls #2 • 2816 15th Ave S 727-1391 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 46Serenity Living Inc, DBA Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls #1 • 2824 15th Ave S 727-2528 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 46Serenity Living Inc. DBA Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls #3 • 2300 15th Ave S 799-4142 ALF www.beehivehomes.com directory on pg 64 ad on pg 46 HAMILTON 59840 Access Ability Solutions, Inc. 235 Kurtz Lane 363-9780 Advertiser aasimontana.com ad on pg 19The Discovery Care Centre PC 601 N 10th St 363-2273 ADC/ALF/LTCMarcus Daly Memorial Hospital 1200 Westwood Dr 363-2211 CAH/LTCParkside Apartments 121 State St 363-4430 Advertiser www.cardinalproperties.net directory on pg 66 ad on pg 49Sapphire Lutheran Homes, Inc 501 N 10th St 363-2800 ALF/RTHTerrace Apartments 500 N 8th St 363-4430 Advertiser www.cardinalproperties.net directory on pg 66 ad on pg 49Valley View Estates Health Care Center 225 N 8th St 363-1144 LTC www.valleyviewestates.org directory on pg 66 ad on pg 7

HARDIN 59034 Big Horn County Memorial Hospital 17 N Miles 665-2310 CAHHeritage Acres Assisted Living/Nursing Home 200 N Mitchell 665-2802 ALF/LTC

HARLOWTON 59036 Wheatland Memorial Hospital 530 3rd St NW 632-4351 CAH HAVRE 59501 Care & Comfort Home 1204 Cleveland Ave 265-2800 ALFHavre Eagles Manor 20 W 3rd St 265-5531 RTHNorthern Montana Care Center 24 13th St 262-1900/265-2238 ADC/ALF/LTC

49January 2012

TOM BAUER

Bitterroot Valley

Cardinal Properties Inc.320 South 2nd St, Hamilton, MT

406-363-4430www.cardinal properties.net

Stevensville, MT

MT Gems, Inc.Great Falls, Montana

815 2nd Ave. [email protected]

811 2nd Ave. Swww.mtgemsinc.com

• Alzheimer’s Care• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Dementia Care• Physically Challenged

• Elder Care• Respite Care

Cascade County Aging Services Area VIII Agency on AgingAssisting seniors stay independent and in their own homes as long as possible •Home Attendant and Respite Services •Senior Companions •Meals on Wheels •Aging and Disability Resource Center •Senior Transportation

1801 Benefis Court Great Falls, MT 59405 (406)454-6990 Area VIII

Agency on aging

MOUNTAINVIEWHOME ASSISTED LIVING

24 HOUR QUALITY CARE SECURE FACILITY

2806 16TH AVENUE SOUTHGREAT FALLS, MT

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HELENA 59601, 59602 Aspen Gardens 11 11 Bumble Bee Crt 495-8173 ALFAspen Gardens 13 13 Bumble Bee Crt 495-9005 ALFAspen Gardens 16 16 Bumble Bee Crt 457-9626 ALFAspen Gardens 9 9 Bumble Bee Crt 443-6577 ALFBig Sky Care Center ADC 2475 Winnie Ave 442-1350 ADC/LTCCooney Convalescent Home 2555 Broadway 447-1651 LTCEagles Manor 715 Fee 442-0610 RTHGottfried Haus, LLC 5611 Georgia Dr 458-6159 ADCHunters Pointe 2801 Colonial Dr 443-4222 RTHMasonic Home of Montana 2010 Masonic Home Rd 458-5431 ALFOur House 2000 Winne 443-3364 ALFRenaissance Senior Care 525 Saddleview Dr 449-1258 ALF www.renaissanceseniorcare.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 35Rocky Mountain Care Center 30 S Rodney 443-5880 ADC/LTCRosetta Assisted Living Valley View II 2520 Wildwood Lane 443-7587 ADC/ALFRosetta Assisted Living Valley View I 2530 Wildwood Lane 443-6339 ADC/ALFSonheaven Assisted Living/Sonheaven II 2540 Ferndale 495-0436 ADC/ALFSonheaven I 2510 Ferndale 449-0229 ALFTouchmark on Saddle Drive 915 Saddle Dr 449-4900 ALFWaterford on Saddle Drive Retirement Home 915 Saddle Dr 449-4900 RTH

HOT SPRINGS 59845 Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center 600 1st Ave N 741-2992 LTC

JOLIET 59041 Creekside Home 403 S 2nd St 962-7159 ALF

JORDAN 59337 Garfield County Health Center 332 Leavitt Ave 557-2500 CAH/LTC

KALISPELL 59901 Agape Home Care Inc 40 Appleway Dr 755-4633 ADCBrendan House 350 Conway Dr 752-5460 ADC/LTCBuffalo Hill Terrace 40 Claremont St 752-9624 ALF/RTHEdgewood Vista 141 Interstate Ln 755-3240 ADC/ALF www.edgewoodvista.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 25Flathead County Home Health 736 South Main St 751-6800 Advertiser www.flatheadcountyhome.com ad on pg 51Friendship House Inc 606 2nd Ave W 257-8375 ADC/ALF directory on pg x ad on pg x Greenwood Village 1150 E Oregon St 257-7719 ALFHeritage Place 171 Heritage Way 755-0800 ADC/LTCImmanuel Lutheran Communities 185 Crestline 752-9622 LTCKalispell Medical Equipment 55 third Ave EN 752-6111 Advertiser www.nwhc.org/kme/index.cfm ad on pg 51Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell 125 Glenwood Dr 756-1818 ALFRenaissance Senior Care - Liberty 645 Liberty St 755-4483 ALF www.renaissanceseniorcare.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 35Viljoya 119 5th Ave W 755-8485 RTHWel-Life at Kalispell 156 3 Mile Dr 756-8688 ALF

One stop shop!• Wheelchairs/mobility equipment• Prosthesis• Compression Stockings• Bedroom & Bathroom equipment• Oxygen/respiratory equipment• Ostomy - incontinence products/catheter• Sleep Apnea products

55 3rd Ave East North, Kalispell406-752-6111 • 800-525-5982

www.nwhc.org/KME

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When you need professional, caring health services just ask for us by name...

Flathead County Home HealthWe pride ourselves in being the only agency in the county to be named a

HOMECARE ELITE TOP AGENCYfor the last five years in a row.

Flathead County Home Health is Medicare and Medicaid certified andwe accept private insurances as well. Some of our services include:

Skilled Nursing • Speech Therapy • Physical TherapyMedical Social Work • Occupational Therapy • Home Health Aide

Ask for us by name at yourphysicians office or hospital.

736 South Main St., Kalispell, MT406-751-6800www.flatheadcountyhome.com

KURT WILSON

for more information call 257-8375 or 752-6885

Friendship House606 2nd Avenue West • Kalispell, MT 59901

• low-cost alternative care for adults unable to independently care for themselves• family home environment with 24 hour supervision• nutritional balanced meals and snacks• monitoring and charting of medications• personal care• laundry and housekeeping• daily activities• transportation to medical appointments• all rooms are Medicaid waiver eligible

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LAUREL 59044 The Crossings 600 Roundhouse Dr 628-1200 ALF/RTHLaurel Health & Rehabilitation Center 820 3rd Ave 628-8251 LTCRichardson Cottage 602 Roundhouse Dr 628-5000 ADC/ALFTendernest LLC, 1L 120 W 12th St 628-7500 ALFTendernest LLC, 2L 118 W 12th St 628-7300 ALF

LEWISTOWN 59457 Caslen Living Centers Inc, DBA New Horizons-Lewistown I • 221 McKinley St 538-9853 ALFCaslen Living Centers Inc, DBA New Horizons-Lewistown II • 217 McKinley St 538-9853 ALFCentral Montana Medical Center/Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center • 408 Wendall Ave 535-7711/535-6225 CAH/LTCLewistown Eagles Manor 211 West Janeaux 538-3230 RTHMontana Mental Health Nursing Care Center 800 Casino Crk Dr 538-7451 LTCShepherds Way Assisted Living, Inc. 80007 US Hwy 87 538-3610 ALFValle Vista Manor 402 Summit Ave 538-8775 ADC/LTCThe Villa 404 Summit Ave 538-3758 ALF

LIBBY 59923 Libby Care Center 308 East 3rd St 293-6285 LTCSt Johns Lutheran Hospital 350 Louisiana Ave 283-7000 CAH

LIVINGSTON 59047 Caslen Living Centers Inc-Livingston 1301 Wineglass Lane 222-0797 ALFFrontier Personal Care Center Inc 121 S 3rd 222-6102 ADC/ALF

Having someone to love is familyHaving somewhere to go is home

Having both is a blessing

100 Hamilton Court, Manhattan, Montana 59741 • Phone: (406) 282-7488 Fax: (406) 284-9938 • Website: www.parkhavenretirement.com

• Offering studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments w/ private baths (shared rooms now available)

• Caring & devoted staff, providing 24hr.personalized care

• Scheduled bus service transporting residents to and from doctor visits, shopping, ect

• Excellent chefs • Respite rooms • Pets always welcome! • Financial options and

Veterans’Aid & Attendance Pension Program available

• Parkhaven is a 36 adult apartment complex with assistance if needed. We are proud to be privately owned and operated.

TOM BAUER



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Livingston Health & Rehabilitation Center 510 S 14th St 222-0672 ADC/LTCLivingston Healthcare 504 S 13th St 222-3541 CAHS & J Clark Incorporated, DBA Diamond K Lodge 1200 W Montana 222-0605 ALF

MALTA 59538 Country Home PCH 1568 191 Hwy S 654-2198 ALFHi-Line Retirement Center Inc. 801 S 3rd E 654-1190 ADC/LTCHi-Line Retirement Center Inc. 801 S 3rd St W 654-1190 ALFPhillips County Hospital and Family Health 311 S 8th Ave E 654-1100 CAH

MANHATTAN 59741 Churchill Retirement Center Inc. 6150 Shadow Lane 282-7631 ALFParkhaven 100 Hamilton Court 282-7488 ALF www.parkhavenretirement.com directory on pg 66 ad on pg 52 MILES CITY 59301 Corner Lot Care LLC 1005 S Custer 234-4188 ALFCottonwood Care Home 3420 Brisbon 232-2273 ALFFriendship Villa Care Center 2300 Wilson 232-2687/874-2687 ADC/LTCHoly Rosary Extended Care Unit Adult Day Care 2101 Clark St 232-1035 ADCHoly Rosary Healthcare 2600 Wilson 233-2600 CAH/LTCHomestead Homes Inc 2706 Pleasant St 234-6670 ALFParkview Caring 106 S Strevell 234-9289 ALFTLC of Miles City Inc 220 N Center 232-7988 ALF



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MISSOULA 59802, 59803, 59808 Accessible Design PO Box 9348 728-1285 Advertiser garramonebuilders.com ad on pg 55At Home Assisted Living 1300 Speedway 549-8127 ALFBee Hive Homes Of Missoula #5 2406 River Rd 721-3446 ALF www.beehive homes.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 53Clark Fork Riverside-Clark Fork Manor Inc 301 W Front 721-2439 RTH www.clarkforkriverside.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 54Community Medical Center 2827 Fort Missoula Rd 728-4100 Advertiser www.communitymed.org ad on pg 55Country Home Estate 1704 S Reserve St 542-1889 ALFEastgate Drug 1003 E Broadway St # 2 549-6163 Advertiser www.eastgatedrug.com ad on pg 54Edgewood Vista 2815 Palmer 549-9660 ADC/ALF www.edgewoodvista.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 25Emeritus at Hunters Glen 3620 American Way 542-7009 ALFFlor-Haven Home (Pc) 433 S 3rd St W 542-2598 ALFFootsteps Memory Care @ the Springs 3710 American Way 273-0101 ALFGrandma's House 2327 39th St 251-7101 ALFGrizzly Peak Retirement Residence 3600 American Way 721-2292 RTHHillside Health Care Center 4720 23rd Ave 251-5100 ADC/LTC www.hillsidesenior.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 7Hillside Place 4718 23rd Ave 251-5912 ALFHome Instead Senior Care Missoula 400 Expressway C 523-9909 Advertiser www.homeinstead.com/539 ad on pg 15

Clark Fork RiversideRetirement Community

• 1 & 2 Bed Apartments Overlooking the Clark Fork River

• Lunch & Dinner Offered Daily • Housekeeping & Social Activities• Coin-Operated Laundry Services• On-site Beauty Salon • City Bus Route Participant• Convenient Downtown Location Within

Walking Distance To Shopping, Doctor/Hospital Facilities, Theaters & Churches.

Over the years you’ve cared for your family and others, doing what needed to be done. Now is the time to make good on the promises you made to yourself years ago - to enjoy an uncomplicated, yet full lifestyle. Our apartment homes are a welcome alternative to the headaches of heating and cooling unused rooms, yard work, and the

endless chores of home maintenance and upkeep.

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Hospice of Missoula 800 Kensington Ave # 204 543-4408 Advertiser www.hospiceofmissoula.com ad on pg 57Lighthouse Assisted Living 3214 Washburn St 926-1162 ALFThe Living Room 2610 S. Reserve St 721-1340 Advertiser www.thelivingroomfurniture.com ad on pg 56Missoula Aging Services 337 Stephens Ave 728-7682 Advertiser missoulaagingservices.org ad on pg 26Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center 3018 Rattlesnake Dr 549-0988 ALF/LTCMissoula Manor Retirement Home 909 W Central 728-3210 RTH missoulamanor.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 57Partners in Home Care 2687 Palmer St # B 728-8848 Advertiser www.partnersinhomecare.org ad on pg 58Pleasant View Personal Care Home 4322 W Central Ave 728-8675 ALFQuality Assisted Care Inc, Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #1 • 2406 River Rd 728-0115 ALF www.beehive homes.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 53Quality Assisted Care Inc, Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #2 • 2406 River Rd 721-0549 ALF www.beehive homes.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 53Quality Assisted Care Inc, Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #3 • 2406 River Rd 543-0605 ALF www.beehive homes.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 53Quality Assisted Care Inc, Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #4 • 2406 River Rd 728-8557 ALF www.beehive homes.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 53Riverside Health Care Center 1301 E Broadway 721-0680 LTC www.riversidesenior.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 7Rosetta Assisted Living 2810 Great Northern Loop 728-5822 ADC/ALF

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The Springs at Missoula 3710 American Way 273-0101 ALF www.thespringsliving.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 22St Patrick Hospital 500 W Broadway 543-7271 Advertiser www.saintpatrick.org ad on pg 5The Village Health Care Center 2651 South Ave W 728-9162 LTC www.villagehealthcare.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 7The Village Senior Residence 2815 Old Fort Rd 549-1300 ALF/RTH www.villagesenior.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 7Western Montana Clinic 500 W Broadway 721-5600 Advertiser www.westernmontanaclinic.com ad on pg 59 MONTANA CITY 59634 Country Life Assisted Living LLC 12 Bessler Rd 443-1288 ALF PHILIPSBURG 59858 Granite County Medical Center 310 Sansome St 859-3271 ADC/CAH PLAINS 59859 Clark Fork Valley Hospital/Nursing Home 10 Kruger Rd 826-4800 CAH/LTCNew Horizons Assisted Living of Montana Inc, Plains 519 Horizon Lane 826-5152 ALF PLENTYWOOD 59254 La Casa Personal Care 408 E Lasater Ave 765-1669 ALFLa Casa Too 410½ E Lasater Ave 765-1669 ALFMontana Pioneer Manor- MT Pioneer Manors 605 N Sheridan 765-1400 RTHSheridan Memorial Hospital/Nursing Home 440 W Laurel Ave 765-3700/765-1420 CAH/LTC

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POLSON 59860 The Pines of Polson 405 6th Ave W 883-1021 ADC/ALFPolson Health & Rehabilitation Center 9 14th Ave W 883-4378 LTCProvidence St Joseph Medical Center 6 13th Ave E 883-5377 CAHThe Retreat 1303 Rivendell Court 883-4897 ALFSt Joseph Assisted Living 11 17th Ave E 883-1011 ALF www.saintjoes.org directory on pg 68 ad on pg 59

POPLAR 59255 Northeast Montana Health Services Inc 211 H St E 768-3452 CAH

RED LODGE 59068 Beartooth Billings Clinic 2525 N Broadway 446-2345 CAHCedar Wood Villa #1 S Oaks 446-2525 ADC/LTC

RONAN 59864 Lily of the Valley of Ronan 34248 Terrace Lake Rd 676-2279 ALFMountain View Care Center Inc. 829 Main St SW 676-5510 LTCSt Luke Extended Care Facility/Community Hospital 107 6th Ave SW 676-2900/676-4441 ADC/CAH/LTC

ROUNDUP 59072 Roundup Memorial Hospital 1202 3rd St W 323-2301 CAHTlc Personal Care Home 804 2nd St W 323-3073 ALFWhispering Pines Personal Care Home 40 Horsethief Rd 323-3212 ALF

SAVAGE 59262 Savage Sunrise Manor 407 Mesa St S 776-2040 ALF

SCOBEY 59263 Daniels Memorial Hospital /Nursing Home 105 5th Ave E 487-2296 ADC/CAH/LTCLiving Solutions LLC DBA Just Like Home 104 3rd Ave W 487-2081 ALF

SHELBY 59474 Marias Heritage Center 111 2nd St S 424-3290 ALFMarias Medical Center/Care Center 640 Park Ave 434-3200 CAH/LTC

SHERIDAN 59749 Home Park Assisted Living 504 Ray Lane 596-3800 ALFThe Ruby Valley Hospital 220 E Crofoot St 842-5454 CAHTobacco Root Mountains Care Center 326 Madison St 842-5418/842-5600 ADC/LTC

SIDNEY 59270 Golden Bridges ADC 104 14th Ave NW 482-2120 ADCSidney Health Center 216 14th Ave SW 488-2100 CAHSidney Health Center-Extended Care 104 14th Ave NW 488-2300 LTCThe Lodge at Lone Tree Creek 1015 7th Ave SW 488-4682 ALF

ST IGNATIUS 59865 Closer To Home 61262 Watson Rd 745-0272 ADC/ALF



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STEVENSVILLE 59870 Bitterroot Valley Living Center PCH 57 Main 777-2022 ALFBitterroot Valley Living Center LTC 63 Main 777-5411 LTCBurnt Fork Manor 309 11th St 363-4430 Advertiser www.cardinalproperties.net directory on pg 68 ad on pg 49Charlos Apartments 519 Charlos St 363-4430 Advertiser www.cardinalproperties.net directory on pg 68 ad on pg 49

SUPERIOR 59872 Mountain View Village 1310 6th Ave E 822-3719 ALFMineral Community Hospital 1208 6th Ave E 822-4841 CAH

TERRY Prairie Community Hospital 312 S Adams 635-5511 CAH

THOMPSON FALLS 59873 Cherry Hill Assisted Living 214 Church St 827-1272 ALF

THREE FORKS 59752 Pathways Assisted Living Inc. 622 Main 285-5227 ALF

TOWNSEND 59644 Broadwater Health Center 110 N Oak 266-3186 CAH/LTCTlc - 4U LLC 114 N Spruce 266-4453 ALFTownsend Personal Care Inc 128 Hwy 12 E 266-3711 ALF

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 59645 Mountainview Medical Center 16 W Main 547-3321 CAH

WHITEFISH 59937 North Valley Hospital 1600 Hospital Way 863-3500 CAH www.nvhosp.org ad on pg 11The Springs at Whitefish 1001 River Lakes Parkway 862-6322 ALF thespringsliving.com directory on pg 68 ad on pg 22Whitefish Care & Rehabilitation Center 1305 E 7th St 862-3557 LTC

WHITEHALL 59759 Caslen Living Centers Inc DBA Meadowlark Manor 35 Skyline Dr 287-5530 ADC/ALFLiberty Place 2 113 W third 287-2300 ALFLiberty Place 1 1173 Highway 55 287-7996 ALF

WIBAUX 59353 Wibaux County Adult Day Care 712 S Wibaux St 796-2429 ADCWibaux County Nursing Home 710 S Wibaux St 796-2429 LTC

WOLF POINT 59201 Faith Lutheran Home 1000 6th Ave N 653-1400 ADC/LTC/RTHNortheast Montana Health Services 315 Knapp St 653-2100 CAH

by citythe entire state of Montana uses the (406) area code

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FACILITY MEDICAID/ SMOKING PETS PERSONAL # MEALS AD ONPROPERTY ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE TYPE MEDICARE (OUTDOOR ALLOWED VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION SALON REHAB PER DAY PG WAIVER ONLY) ALLOWED

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BELGRADEEdgewood Vista 1011 Cardinal Dr 388-9439 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BILLINGS Billings Health 2115 Central Ave 656-6500 www.billingshealth.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7and Rehabilitation ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Canyon Creek Memory 1785 Majestic Lane 281-8455 www.canyoncreekmontana.com MEM/ADC No N/A No N/A Bus Outings Yes No 3 36Care Community ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Edgewood Vista 1225 Wicks Lane 256-5398 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Highgate Senior Living 3980 Parkhill Dr 651-4833 www.highgateseniorliving.com ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 23 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sweetwater 3140 Sweetwater Dr 651-8111 sweetwaterretirement.com RTH/ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Bus Yes Respite 3 39 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Valley Health Care Center 1807 24th St W 656-5010 www.valleyhcc.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Westpark Village 2351 Solomon Ave 652-4886 www.westparksenior.com RTH/ALF Yes-Waiver Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BOZEMAN Highgate Senior Living 2219 West Oak 587-5100 www.highgateseniorliving.com ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 23 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BUTTE Meadowlands 4034 Elizabeth Warren 782-5151 buttehousing.org SH NA Yes Yes 20 lb limit Yes Bus stop across No No 0 42 Continental ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Rosalie Manor 1125 S Main St 782-4436 buttehousing.org SH NA Yes Yes Yes City bus comes No No Meals on 42 20 lb limit to front door Wheels Available ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHOTEAU Beehive Homes 1006 Division St SE 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 43 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COLUMBIA FALLS Beehive Homes 1660 13th St W 892-4100 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 43 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Montana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services LTC Yes Yes No No Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 43 Ext. 261 /vethome/MVHHP.shtml ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Montana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/ services RTH Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 43- Domiciliary Ext. 261 /vethome/MVHHP.shtml

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FACILITY KEY: ALF – Assisted Living Facility • IL – Independent Living • LTC – Long-Term Care Facility • MEM – Memory Care (Alzheimer’s, Dementia) RTH – Retirement Home • SH – Senior Housing • SNF – Skilled Nursing Facility


BELGRADEEdgewood Vista 1011 Cardinal Dr 388-9439 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BILLINGS Billings Health 2115 Central Ave 656-6500 www.billingshealth.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7and Rehabilitation ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Canyon Creek Memory 1785 Majestic Lane 281-8455 www.canyoncreekmontana.com MEM/ADC No N/A No N/A Bus Outings Yes No 3 36Care Community ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Edgewood Vista 1225 Wicks Lane 256-5398 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Highgate Senior Living 3980 Parkhill Dr 651-4833 www.highgateseniorliving.com ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 23 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sweetwater 3140 Sweetwater Dr 651-8111 sweetwaterretirement.com RTH/ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Bus Yes Respite 3 39 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Valley Health Care Center 1807 24th St W 656-5010 www.valleyhcc.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Westpark Village 2351 Solomon Ave 652-4886 www.westparksenior.com RTH/ALF Yes-Waiver Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BOZEMAN Highgate Senior Living 2219 West Oak 587-5100 www.highgateseniorliving.com ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 23 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BUTTE Meadowlands 4034 Elizabeth Warren 782-5151 buttehousing.org SH NA Yes Yes 20 lb limit Yes Bus stop across No No 0 42 Continental ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Rosalie Manor 1125 S Main St 782-4436 buttehousing.org SH NA Yes Yes Yes City bus comes No No Meals on 42 20 lb limit to front door Wheels Available ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHOTEAU Beehive Homes 1006 Division St SE 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 43 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COLUMBIA FALLS Beehive Homes 1660 13th St W 892-4100 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 43 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Montana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services LTC Yes Yes No No Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 43 Ext. 261 /vethome/MVHHP.shtml ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Montana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/ services RTH Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 43- Domiciliary Ext. 261 /vethome/MVHHP.shtml


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CONRAD Beehive Homes 205 N Wisconsin St 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 44 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CUT BANKBeehive Homes 318 E Main St 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 44 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DARBYDarby Apts 105 S Hill Dr 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH No Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DILLONRenaissance Senior Care: 329 Southside Blvd 683-4200 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35Southside Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care: 1025 Center St 683-4002 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35Center Street Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GREAT FALLS #1 Beehive Homes 2824 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#2 Beehive Homes 2816 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#3 Beehive Homes 2300 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#4 Beehive Homes 2320 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#5 Beehive Homes 2400 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Coming Soon! Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#6 Beehive Homes 2420 15th Ave S 761-3081 beehivehomes.com Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Coming Soon! Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Benefis Extended Care Center 2621 15th Ave S 455-5800 www.benefis.org SNF Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Medicaid Discretion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Benefis Transitional Care Unit 500 15th Ave S 455-2474 www.benefis.org SNF Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Medicaid Discretion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Grandview at Benefis- 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org SNF Medicare No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47The Cottages Skilled Nursing Opens early 2013 Discretion

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CONRAD Beehive Homes 205 N Wisconsin St 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 44 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CUT BANKBeehive Homes 318 E Main St 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 44 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DARBYDarby Apts 105 S Hill Dr 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH No Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DILLONRenaissance Senior Care: 329 Southside Blvd 683-4200 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35Southside Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care: 1025 Center St 683-4002 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35Center Street Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

GREAT FALLS #1 Beehive Homes 2824 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#2 Beehive Homes 2816 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#3 Beehive Homes 2300 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#4 Beehive Homes 2320 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#5 Beehive Homes 2400 15th Ave S 761-3080 beehivehomes.com Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Coming Soon! Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#6 Beehive Homes 2420 15th Ave S 761-3081 beehivehomes.com Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 46 Coming Soon! Waiver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Benefis Extended Care Center 2621 15th Ave S 455-5800 www.benefis.org SNF Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Medicaid Discretion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Benefis Transitional Care Unit 500 15th Ave S 455-2474 www.benefis.org SNF Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Medicaid Discretion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Grandview at Benefis- 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org SNF Medicare No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47The Cottages Skilled Nursing Opens early 2013 Discretion


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The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org IL No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47Independent Living Houses& Appartments Opens Fall 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47Reflections Memory Care DiscretionAssisted Living Opens early 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47The Timbers Assisted Living Opens early 2013 Discretion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Highgate Senior Living 3000 11th Avenue S 558-4397 www.highgateseniorliving.com ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 23 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mountain View Home 2806 16th Avenue S 452-5810 ALF Yes Yes No Yes No No Allowed 3 49Assisted Living ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care 2010 16th Ave S 453-2882 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35- Clark Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care 2010 16th Ave S 453-2882 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35 - Lewis Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ruby House 811 2nd Ave S 453-0607 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF/MEM Yes No No Yes Yes Allowed 3 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sapphire House 815 2nd Ave S 453-5720 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF/MEM Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Allowed 3 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________HAMILTON Parkside Apartments 121 State St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH Yes Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Terrace Apartments 500 N 8th St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH No Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Valley View Estates 225 N 8th St 363-1144 www.valleyviewestates.org LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________HELENA Renaissance Senior Care: 525 Saddle Dr 449-1258 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35Saddle Drive Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KALISPELL Edgewood Vista 141 Interstate Lane 755-3240 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Friendship House 606 2nd Ave W 257-8375 ALF Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No 3 51 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care 645 Liberty St 755-4483 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35 - Liberty Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MANHATTAN ParkHaven of Montana 100 Hamilton Ct 282-7488 www.parkhavenretirement.com SH/RTH/ALF/ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes On Own/ 3 52 Respite Care Room Available

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The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org IL No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47Independent Living Houses& Appartments Opens Fall 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47Reflections Memory Care DiscretionAssisted Living Opens early 2013 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 47The Timbers Assisted Living Opens early 2013 Discretion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Highgate Senior Living 3000 11th Avenue S 558-4397 www.highgateseniorliving.com ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 23 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mountain View Home 2806 16th Avenue S 452-5810 ALF Yes Yes No Yes No No Allowed 3 49Assisted Living ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care 2010 16th Ave S 453-2882 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35- Clark Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care 2010 16th Ave S 453-2882 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35 - Lewis Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Ruby House 811 2nd Ave S 453-0607 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF/MEM Yes No No Yes Yes Allowed 3 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sapphire House 815 2nd Ave S 453-5720 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF/MEM Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Allowed 3 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________HAMILTON Parkside Apartments 121 State St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH Yes Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Terrace Apartments 500 N 8th St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH No Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Valley View Estates 225 N 8th St 363-1144 www.valleyviewestates.org LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________HELENA Renaissance Senior Care: 525 Saddle Dr 449-1258 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35Saddle Drive Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KALISPELL Edgewood Vista 141 Interstate Lane 755-3240 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Friendship House 606 2nd Ave W 257-8375 ALF Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No 3 51 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Renaissance Senior Care 645 Liberty St 755-4483 www.renaissanceseniorcare.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes In 3 35 - Liberty Medicaid House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MANHATTAN ParkHaven of Montana 100 Hamilton Ct 282-7488 www.parkhavenretirement.com SH/RTH/ALF/ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes On Own/ 3 52 Respite Care Room Available


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MISSOULA #1 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#2 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#3 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#4 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALS Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#5 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Clark Fork Riverside 301 W Front St 721-2439 www.clarkforkriverside.com RTH Section 8 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 2 54 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Edgewood Vista 2815 Palmer 549-9660 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Hillside Health Care Center 4720 23rd Ave 251-5100 www.hillsidesenior.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Missoula Manor 909 W Central 728-3210 www,missoulamanor.com RTH Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 3 57 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Riverside Health Care Center 1301 E Broadway 721-0680 www.riversidesenior.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Springs at Missoula 3710 American Way 273-0101 TheSpringsLiving.com RTH/ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Property 3 22 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Village Health Care Center 2651 South Ave W 728-9162 www.villagehealthcare.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Village Senior Residence 2815 Old Fort Rd 549-1300 www.villagesenior.com RTH/ALF Yes-Waiver Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

POLSONSt. Joseph Retirement 11 Seventeenth Ave E 883-1011 www.saintjoes.org ALF Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 59Community ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STEVENSVILLE Burnt Fork Manor 309 11th St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH Yes Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Charlos Apartments 519 Charlos St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH No Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WHITEFISHThe Springs at Whitefish 1001 River Lakes Pkwy 862-6322 TheSpringsLiving.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Property 3 22

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MISSOULA #1 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#2 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#3 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#4 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALS Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________#5 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In No 3 53 Waver Discretion House ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Clark Fork Riverside 301 W Front St 721-2439 www.clarkforkriverside.com RTH Section 8 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 2 54 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Edgewood Vista 2815 Palmer 549-9660 www.edgewoodvista.com MEM Yes No No No Yes Yes 3+snacks 25 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Hillside Health Care Center 4720 23rd Ave 251-5100 www.hillsidesenior.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Missoula Manor 909 W Central 728-3210 www,missoulamanor.com RTH Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 3 57 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Riverside Health Care Center 1301 E Broadway 721-0680 www.riversidesenior.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Springs at Missoula 3710 American Way 273-0101 TheSpringsLiving.com RTH/ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Property 3 22 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Village Health Care Center 2651 South Ave W 728-9162 www.villagehealthcare.com LTC Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The Village Senior Residence 2815 Old Fort Rd 549-1300 www.villagesenior.com RTH/ALF Yes-Waiver Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 7 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

POLSONSt. Joseph Retirement 11 Seventeenth Ave E 883-1011 www.saintjoes.org ALF Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 59Community ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STEVENSVILLE Burnt Fork Manor 309 11th St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH Yes Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Charlos Apartments 519 Charlos St 363-4430 www.cardinalproperties.net SH No Yes Yes No No No 0 49 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WHITEFISHThe Springs at Whitefish 1001 River Lakes Pkwy 862-6322 TheSpringsLiving.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Property 3 22

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