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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salem, MT

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Photo of The Grandview at Benefis
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My mom was briefly a resident at The Grandview at Benefis and everything was great for her there. She wasn't there long enough to get to try much of the food or to be involved in the activities. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Grandview at Benefis in Great Falls, Montana, is revolutionizing the way we care for seniors. We opened in October 2013 and offer assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing—all under one roof. We have licensed nurses and certified nursing aides on premise 24 hours per day/7 days per...
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My Grandma likes it here and we are more than happy with the staff. All of the staff members have a smile on their face and always seem so pleasant. We’ve never had any trouble finding someone to help us....
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Lodge is a Genesis senior living community located in scenic Great Falls, Montana, one of the most affordable places to live in the United States according to Coldwell Banker. Great Falls offers stunning views and incredible wildlife, drawing those who love the outdoors from all over the...
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I give all these questions a 5. It's a good place for mom and she is happy there. The only problems I see is the building is old and they have a lot of plumbing problems. These problems are addressed as they...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you want to live in a place of unsurpassed natural beauty, our independent living community in the river town of Great Falls, Mont., is the place to be. With a full activities calendar, upscale conveniences and a region perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, our community is the ideal place for...
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I placed my mother in law at the Rainbow Senior Living and she loved it. The administration helped fill out all her proper paperwork to help set her up with medications, and medicaid. The meals provided...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Once known as the "Jewel of The West", The Rainbow is a historic building in the heart of Great Falls. Enjoy our award-winning Dining-by-Design program in the elegant dining room with high, stained glass ceiling and antique chandelier, bringing a touch of class to every meal. You can relax with...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have lived in the eagles Manor for approximately six months now. The only regret I have about living at the eagles is that I did not move in sooner. The staff and the other tenants are very helpful and...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Eagles Manor, a wonderful experience for senior retirement living in Great Falls, Montana. We offer a combination of services and amenities to complement your choice of activities within a beautiful, uplifting environment.Our independent retirement lifestyle meets the diverse and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At Cambridge Court Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, our month to month lease allows you the freedom to choose where you live today as well as in the future.  The variety of services offered at Cambridge court will enable you to create your own lifestyle and ,in turn, allows us to...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Golden Eagle Plaza independent living apartments offer a wonderful senior living community right in the heart of Great Falls, Montana. There are wonderful opportunities abound for the senior independent lifestyle.All of our apartments are private and fully carpeted, with individual climate...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Salem, MT

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $3,124 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanford, MT with an average of $874 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem, MT vs. nearby cities

Salem, MT
$3,124/mo
$3,124/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem, MT vs. the state and national average

Salem, MT
$3,124/mo
$3,339/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Salem vs. other types of senior living

$3,564/mo
Independent Living
$3,124/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Salem, MT by room type

Studio
$2,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,415/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,348/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in Salem

The Lodge in Great Falls, MT

4.0
My father is pretty much liking the community. He has complained that the place is not getting cleaned. It has been 3 week since the cleaner has been in. The quality of the food is not good. We are paying almost $5,000 a month for services that are not fully carried through. The apartment is ...
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The Iris in Great Falls, MT

4.0
It's ok but they have a lack of communication with the residence about maintenance or lack there of , When they do fix problems it's not done at 100% and just band-aided. They don't take into consideration that there are many residence that don't like salty or spicy foods and continually make ...
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The Grandview at Benefis in Great Falls, MT

5.0
This is the nicest place your loved one could live. Very beautiful and classy. Lots of regular activities for the residents. Staff learned my mom's name and interests very quickly. A safe, comfortable place for her. My mom deserved the best and this hit that note as the very best last place ...
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Salem independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, MTNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem independent 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 independent living communities in Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46.1%
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The Iris, The Grandview at Benefis and Rainbow Retirement and Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem, Montana. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Salem, Montana. See the full list.

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