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Having previously inspected several alternatives, we soon decided we wanted our loved one to take up memory care residency in Edgewood. The transition of being moved from her home where she had resided, with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. Neighbors and staff members - and your relationships with them - truly make this place home. Daily Activities: Our activities are specifically designed to engage our residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs ~ from cooking...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Helena West Side, MT

The average cost of senior living in Helena West Side is $4,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Helena, MT with an average of $4,590 per month.

Assisted living costs in Helena West Side, MT, vs. state and national averages

Helena West Side, MT
$4,590/mo
$5,824/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Helena West Side, MT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,590/mo
$6,743/mo

Assisted living costs in Helena West Side, MT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,725/mo
Studio
$3,610/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,219/mo

Senior living costs in Helena West Side vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Helena West Side, MT
Column state: Montana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelena West Side, MTMontanaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,590/mo$5,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,743/mo$7,762/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,025/mo$3,626/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Helena West Side, MT:$4,590/mo
Montana:$5,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Helena West Side, MT:$6,743/mo
Montana:$7,762/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Helena West Side, MT:$3,025/mo
Montana:$3,626/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helena West Side, MT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Helena West Side.

What families are saying about assisted living in Helena West Side

Recent reviews for assisted living in Helena West Side

Edgewood in Helena

5.0
Placing a loved one in memory care is very difficult for the caregiver. But placement in Edgewood, close to town but with beautiful mountain views took some of this pain away. The facility itself is well designed, new and brightly welcoming. The staff are fabulous. The life-enrichment staff ...
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Helena West Side review score based on 51 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 3 Helena West Side assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helena West Side review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Helena West Side review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Helena West Side, MT3 facilities
8.9
Townsend, MT3 facilities
8.9
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Review subcategories for Helena West Side assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 51 reviews of 3 Helena West Side assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Helena West Side resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Helena West Side, MT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.3
4.6
Meals & dining
3.5
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Helena West Side assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena West Side assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena West Side, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Helena West Side assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Helena West Side that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helena West Side, MTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.6%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.4%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.6%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.9%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
2.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.1%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helena West Side assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Helena West Side Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helena West Side, MTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helena West Side assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Helena West Side partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helena West Side, MTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.2%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
4.1%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.2%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena West Side assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Helena West Side communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helena West Side, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.8%
37%
Room service
Room service
3.9%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helena West Side assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Helena West Side offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helena West Side, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
8.9%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.4%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.5%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.4%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.6%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
9.5%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.3%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Helena West Side

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Montana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Helena West Side protect seniors.
Learn about Montana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Edgewood in Helena, Wel Assist of Helena and Rosetta Assisted Living-Helena I are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Helena West Side, Montana. See full list of communities.
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