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the magazine for montanans in their prime

loans helping seniors stay at home

estate planning errors to avoid

the big movediscuss it ahead of time

guide

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to senior living in montana

housing

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“Aid in Dying”Whose Choice?

“Aid in dying” means assisted suicide and euthanasia. Proponents claim that legalization will give you “choice.” But whose choice will it be?

• Do you or someone you know ever feel pressured to put a family member or even a stranger in your will?

• If assisted suicide or euthanasia becomes legal, will there be new similar pressure? Will someone say “die now so there will be something left for me?”

• In Oregon, where assisted suicide is legal, official statistics are consistent with elder abuse.

• In Oregon, the state health plan encourages suicide. The plan will not necessarily cover a person’s treatment, but will cover assisted suicide.

• Legal assisted suicide empowers heirs, the health care system and the government to suggest, pressure and/or abuse older people to cut short their lives.

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ssenior housing and services

shopping for a new home is stressful even when you’re young and healthy and the only limitation is the size of your bank account.

As a senior, many more issues come into play: Do you merely want to be relieved of chores like lawn mowing and home repair? How would you enjoy a community setting, with meals served and activities planned? Do you need regular assistance with everyday tasks? Or do you and/or your spouse require qualified staff to help with medical issues or debilitating memory loss? What will happen if your needs change during your stay?

The situation can become even more difficult if you’re searching on a parent’s behalf. How do you choose the correct facility for someone who may not want to leave their home or who needs care but cannot pursue housing options himself due to Alzheimer’s or an illness?

Montana 55’s Annual Housing Guide was born out of the latter situation. Two co-workers were faced with a parent who needed an immediate change to their living situation. While coping with their parents’ serious illnesses, they also had to grapple with an unknown world of senior housing options, full of confusing jargon and acronyms.

They would have loved to have had the 3rd Annual Senior Housing Guide you hold in your hands right now. As soon as they found qualified facilities for their loved ones, they set about publishing the state’s first housing guide. Since then, it’s grown into a quarterly magazine. Every January, we feature a comprehensive Annual Housing Guide. All of our stories, listings and virtual tours can also be found online at www.montana55.com. In this issue:

How home modifications and

Aging in Place loans can help seniors remain where they’re most comfortable - at home.• If it doesn’t seem like those

renovations will be enough (there’s a list of signs that indicate when a parent shouldn’t remain at home alone), you’ll find suggestions on how to broach the sensitive topic of long term care with your parents.

• Leave the yardwork to someone else! Read up on four new subdivisions designed exclusively for seniors or that offer maintenance-free homes.

• Drool over The Grandview at Benefis in Great Falls, a facility that allows residents to “age in place” by providing advanced levels of care as needed.

• Avoid estate planning mistakes! Benefit from the advice of L. Paul Hood, Jr., an estate planner and tax lawyer with 25 years in the business.We’ve left the best for last. “State

Licensed Residential Listings” includes all of the Montana

Department of Public Health and Human Services’ licensed Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Retirement Homes and Long Term Care Facilities and their contact information.

Further on, the “Housing Advertiser Directory” provides a detailed grid of which services our advertisers offer in their facilities. Their support makes this Annual Housing Guide a reality. This grid will help you narrow down your list of prospective homes and figure out which ones deserve a visit. We know firsthand the importance of you or your folks finding the right fit. Best of luck in your search.

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I the subdivision,” says Travitz. The Council on Aging donated four acres to the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, which plays host to the Bitterroot College of the University of Montana.

After a lifetime of ongoing home and yard maintenance, retirees or near-retirees age 55 and older may want to kick back and pump energy into other chore-free activities. In that vein, Travitz is confident that such residents would see their home or home-away-from-home dreams come true.

“A senior co-op provides owners

the freedom to live an active lifestyle without the burdens of home maintenance, lawn care and other household duties,” he explains. “The typical co-op owner is looking to downsize from the large home where they have raised their family. Or they’re looking for a second home in another part of the country where they can visit, but they know that while they’re gone their home is being taken care of.”

Indeed, the motto of Riverside Crossing coaxes potential residents with a beguiling catch phrase: “Council

on Aging-Providing the Opportunity for Independence.”

Although the Ravalli County Council on Aging is currently searching for a developing partner, it has instituted a plan to build a 39-unit senior housing cooperative.

“The goal for the entire subdivision,” Travitz says, “is to develop a step-up-in-care campus, independent living, assisted living and a nursing home, that allows seniors to age in place even though they may need more assistance as they grow older.”

Although similar new popular subdivisions continue to

spring up across the state, another picturesque subdivision in the Bitterroot is the Kootenai Creek Village in Stevensville.

Located roughly 20 minutes south of Missoula and 25 minutes north of Hamilton, Kootenai Creek Village boasts a nearby grocery store and pharmacy, plus downtown “Stevi” is only three minutes away.

Marketed as a “55-plus retirement and active community,” Kootenai Creek is a housing project and not a senior rest home, according to developer Tom Allsop. “There will be about 228 people living in Kootenai

Imagine stepping outside your home, only to view the historic, tree-lined Marcus Daly Mansion from your front porch.

That’s the view you’d get if you chose to live at the Riverside Crossing Senior Cooperative in Hamilton, one of many pristinely developed subdivisions across Montana built specifically for 55-and-older residents.

Situated between the beautiful

Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains, Riverside Crossing Senior Co-op sits due west of the mansion, an area that boasts stunning views.

“It’s a pastoral setting with walking trails and a nature park already developed,” beams Paul Travitz, executive director of the Ravalli County Council on Aging. Riverside Crossing Senior Cooperative exists as a subdivision and partner of the council.

“We have developed a 20-acre campus divided into eight lots and a two-acre park area within

KootenaI CreeK VIllagethe main entrance

rIVersIDe CrossIng senIor CooperatIVea relaxing bench is set in the trees along the walking trails.

rIVersIDe CrossIng senIor CooperatIVeMain office building.55-plus

subdivisions play up special

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a view and overall lifestyle

advantages.

subdivisions for seniors only

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Area IX Agency on AgingLisa Sheppard, 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]

TThe State of Montana operates and manages the Montana Veterans’ Nursing Home in Columbia Falls and oversees a contract for the operation of Eastern Montana Veterans’ Nursing Home in Glendive.

Both facilities are restricted to honorably discharged veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States, and their spouses. Eligibility for admission is determined without regard to race, color, sex, culture, social origin or condition, political or religious ideas, or ability to pay for the cost of care.

An applicant must meet the following criteria:• be a veteran, spouse, or surviving spouse• be 55 years of age or, if younger than 55, an

invalid and/or unable to earn a livelihood• meet medical and physical requirements for

intermediate nursing care or domiciliary care

• have the mental status necessary to function in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of residents and staff Residents pay on the basis of their ability. The

Veterans’ Administration contributes toward the cost of care for each veteran; spouses do not qualify for this benefit. Cost per day is less than what is charged in most private or non-profit nursing homes.

Montana Veterans Home400 Veterans Dr.Columbia Falls, MT 59912(406) 892-3256http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/

vethome/MVHHP.shtml

Eastern Montana Veterans Home2000 Montana Ave.Glendive, MT 59330(406) 345-8855www.emvh.mt.gov

veterans’ nursing home options resources area agencies on agingtoll free: 1-800-551-3191

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14 subdivisions for seniors only

12 van ee apartments

8 Canyon Creek memory support Center

18 the grandview at Benefis

20 loans helping seniors stay in their homes

34 types of care an introduction to facilities

24 evaluationmodifications your home may need for you to stay

38 veterans’nursing home options

40 state licensed residential listings

39 resourcesarea agencies on aging

70 looking back

54 advertiser housing directory

36 medicaid can it help with nursing home bills?

37 legal issues

26 the big move discuss it ahead of time

30 flu shots a lifesaving idea

32 estate planning top 20 errors to avoid

37 ombudsmen

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FFor the increasing crop of Baby Boomers who serve as caregivers for their aging parents, the family-owned Canyon Creek memory support Center in Billings provides a unique support system.

“We do offer a Day Stay program where seniors can stay with us on an hourly basis for only $10 an hour,” says Amy Peterson, Community Relations director at Canyon Creek. “We also offer respite stays where seniors can stay with us for a short term stay at $100 a day.”

Caregivers who realize that a much-needed break from daily care keeps them healthy may appreciate the staff’s holistic approach.

Overall, the facility, located at 1785 Majestic Lane, helps those suffering from memory loss, which also makes for happier families.

“There is a great need for caring for those with some form of dementia,” says Peterson. Currently, the 67 available residences are at 50 percent capacity.

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“Our community is exclusively Memory Care. All of our team, from our housekeepers to our caregivers, are all specifically trained in how to communicate and assist those with some form of memory loss.”

For patients, Canyon Creek provides a full staff of 50 caregivers and licensed nurses 24 hours a day in order to individualize specific needs for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

“Every member of the Canyon Creek family is carefully screened and selected to ensure their skills and capacity for caring,” says Peterson.

“Caregivers also benefit from these programs,” she adds, “by taking advantage of a few hours of guilt-free time away from responsibilities to run errands, get shopping done, or simply relax with some alone time.

“Respite stays can allow caregivers to attend functions or go on vacations free from the pressure or worry associated with the day-to-day care needs of their loved one.”

The Koelsch family, which runs Koelsch Senior Communities, with headquarters located in Olympia, Wash., promotes Canyon Creek as different from other memory care communities because of the Personal Touch Program. Their family-focused philosophy infuses their mission of providing holistic care:

“Treat all people with the respect they deserve and the special attention they need. With more than 50 years of experience, you can be sure our family will take great care of yours.”

The facility opened over a year ago. Koelsch runs other senior facilities in several other Western states.

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The Personal Touch Program is three-pronged, as the staff aims to “nurture intact abilities while reducing the adverse effects of impairments, provide a comfortable social and caring environment, and preserve dignity and independence while respecting family concerns,” according to Peterson.

To form the best supportive partnership with each family, the staff welcomes input and guidance from family members in order to best meet the particular needs and preferences of each resident/patient.

To avoid the impersonal atmosphere that may exist at other memory support facilities, the Canyon Creek staff prides itself on maintaining meaningful interactions while fostering strong individual relationships with each resident.

As for atmosphere, Peterson assures that Canyon Creek puts out the welcome mat in a big way.

“We custom designed and built Canyon Creek Memory Care Community with a distinctly residential character,” explains Peterson.

The grounds feature peaceful gardens, activities areas, a beauty and barber shop, a courtyard and a walking path, all in a secure environment.

“Every aspect of our community has been planned to help your loved one feel comfortable and at home,” Peterson adds.

Residents have at their disposal a wide range of activities, such as homemade cooking classes, therapeutic arts and crafts, exercise classes, reminiscing sessions, music therapy and pet therapy – all of which

provide sensory stimulation to match each resident’s personal capabilities.

“These activities also help to maintain functional skills,” Peterson says, “encouraging your loved one to succeed and get the most out of life.”

While the private-pay facility accepts long-term care insurance, management is applying for Medicaid slots, plus there are other avenues for payment.

“There are aid and attendance benefits for our veterans, and we work directly with an elder law firm to help speed up the process for those who qualify,” Peterson says. “Our rates vary depending on the level of care, but they are very competitive in this area.”

Renata Birkenbuel is a Great Falls freelance writer and former Missoulian sportswriter.

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FFor those age 62 and over, a year-old apartment building in Kalispell has garnered strong community collaboration in the Flathead valley.

The Van Ee Apartments were named after Mrs. Ruth Van Ee Saholt, mother to Accessible Space, Inc., development company president Stephen Vander Schaaf.

“We’ve developed a close relationship with the Northwest Montana Community Action Program, the Area Agency on Aging in Kalispell, as well as the senior centers in Whitefish and Kalispell.” says Devin C. Vander Schaaf, marketing coordinator for Accessible Space, Inc., and Van Ee Saholt’s grandson.

Located at 420 Grandview Drive in Kalispell, the affordable, government-subsidized Van Ee Apartments qualify as a Section 202 Supportive Housing

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Program for the Elderly, according to Vander Schaaf and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Available to “very low-income seniors,” according to Vander Schaaf, rent is based on 30 percent of a tenant’s gross adjusted monthly income.

“It is not an assisted living facility,” he stresses. “It is an independent living facility strictly for seniors.”

Although the 23 units spread over two floors, prospective tenants must “income qualify,” which means that their annual income must be under 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). There is no minimum income to qualify and no application fee, but applicants must have a good rental history.

Included in the rent cost are heat, water and trash. Amenities in the building include an elevator, a patio with gas grill, a piano room and a multipurpose community room complete with kitchen.

“In the units there are lowered light switches and counter tops, grab bars in the bath and shower, and a thermostat with individually controlled heating and cooling,” he adds. “There are wheelchair accessible apartments available at Van Ee Apartments, too.”

Set on 1.9 acres, the Van Ee Apartments are currently fully occupied. However, Vander Schaaf says there are vacancies in the property company’s “apartment communities” located in Helena. They are the Aspen village Apartments for seniors and the Queen City Estates apartments, which are reserved for adults with physical disabilities. Both are open for immediate residency. Applications can be found at www.accessible space.org, the primary site for all Accessible Space properties throughout the nation.

Besides the Helena properties, Accessible Space, Inc. owns The Portage in Great Falls and the Summer Wood Apartments in Bozeman.

Significantly, Accessible Space, Inc. maintains a statewide presence throughout Montana. Its properties consist of what Vander Schaaf tags “communities” of their own: 11 apartment communities, including four senior apartment “communities” and seven apartment communities for adults with disabilities. They can all be found on the main website, as well.

In particular, Accessible Space, Inc., provides senior housing in seven other states, too: Minnesota, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming and Wisconsin.

Renata Birkenbuel is a Great Falls freelance writer and former Missoulian sportswriter.

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For those interested in learning more about Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI for short) or any of its apartment communities available nationwide, call 800-466-7722.

The easily navigated www.accessiblespace.org site breaks down each separate property into its own user-friendly page, which includes key information about selection criteria, housing applications, a map, directions to the property and a downloadable brochure.

The Van Ee Apartments link: http://www.accessiblespace.org/housing/Pages/housingdetails.aspx?housingid=378

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iimagine stepping outside your home, only to view the historic, tree-lined marcus Daly mansion from your front porch.

That’s the view you’d get if you chose to live at the Riverside Crossing Senior Cooperative in Hamilton, one of many pristinely developed subdivisions across Montana built specifically for 55-and-older residents.

Situated between the beautiful

Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains, Riverside Crossing Senior Co-op sits due west of the mansion, an area that boasts stunning views.

“It’s a pastoral setting with walking trails and a nature park already developed,” beams Paul Travitz, executive director of the Ravalli County Council on Aging. Riverside Crossing Senior Cooperative exists as a subdivision and partner of the council.

“We have developed a 20-acre campus divided into eight lots and a two-acre park area within

riversiDe Crossing senior CooPerativea relaxing bench is set in the trees along the walking trails.55-plus

subdivisions play up special

amenities, locations with

a view and overall lifestyle

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the subdivision,” says Travitz. The Council on Aging donated four acres to the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, which plays host to the Bitterroot College of the University of Montana.

After a lifetime of ongoing home and yard maintenance, retirees or near-retirees age 55 and older may want to kick back and pump energy into other chore-free activities. In that vein, Travitz is confident that such residents would see their home or home-away-from-home dreams come true.

“A senior co-op provides owners

the freedom to live an active lifestyle without the burdens of home maintenance, lawn care and other household duties,” he explains. “The typical co-op owner is looking to downsize from the large home where they have raised their family. Or they’re looking for a second home in another part of the country where they can visit, but they know that while they’re gone their home is being taken care of.”

Indeed, the motto of Riverside Crossing coaxes potential residents with a beguiling catch phrase: “Council

on Aging-Providing the Opportunity for Independence.”

Although the Ravalli County Council on Aging is currently searching for a developing partner, it has instituted a plan to build a 39-unit senior housing cooperative.

“The goal for the entire subdivision,” Travitz says, “is to develop a step-up-in-care campus, independent living, assisted living and a nursing home, that allows seniors to age in place even though they may need more assistance as they grow older.”

Although similar new popular subdivisions continue to

spring up across the state, another picturesque subdivision in the Bitterroot is the Kootenai Creek Village in Stevensville.

Located roughly 20 minutes south of Missoula and 25 minutes north of Hamilton, Kootenai Creek Village boasts a nearby grocery store and pharmacy, plus downtown “Stevi” is only three minutes away.

Marketed as a “55-plus retirement and active community,” Kootenai Creek is a housing project and not a senior rest home, according to developer Tom Allsop. “There will be about 228 people living in Kootenai

Kootenai CreeK villagethe main entrance

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Creek Village when it is completed” on 90 lots that each average one-half acre.

Again, unburdening the 55-and-over crowd – those who have paid their home maintenance dues in action and money many times over in their lifetimes – remains a key goal for Kootenai Creek Village visionaries.

“We offer maintenance-free living (no lawn mowing or pushing snow), we are not on city water, we have our own treatment facility on sight, and we have a community clubhouse,” adds Allsop, whose focus is building transitional housing. The cost of lots and houses, both of which vary in size, range from $200,000 to $350,000.

“Providing comfort and maintenance-free lifestyles are what we are all about,” Allsop says. “It is our guarantee that all homes in Kootenai Creek Village will be built with the finest quality of materials and workmanship possible.”

If it seems that competition among 55-plus housing subdivisions is hot,

consider that The Knolls at Hillcrest in Bozeman touts itself as “Montana’s first and Bozeman’s only 55-plus active adult lifestyle community,” according to its high-end website. Home costs start at $299, 900. There are seven new home design plans from which to choose.

Like resorts that coax the bone-weary bearing disposable income to high-tech saunas, rehabilitation facilities and other such luxurious amenities, some 55-plus subdivisions play up special amenities, locations with a view and overall lifestyle advantages.

If you lived at The Knolls, you’d have at your disposal the same amenities listed in Montana State University recruiting brochures: hiking, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, opera, art walks, Shakespeare in the Park

and the Museum of the Rockies – all enveloped in the aura of glamorous Big Sky Country.

Even the Sparrow Group, a Missoula-based affordable

housing development firm, is building Depot Place in downtown Kalispell, a stone’s throw away from Glacier National Park, the Mission Mountains, resort towns of Whitefish and Bigfork and, of course, coveted Flathead Lake.

“If everything clicks along without any hiccups, we hope to be in the ground this summer and opening for occupancy about a year from now,” says Alex Burkhalter, project manager and vice president of development for the Sparrow Group.

For an excellent list of detailed resources, as recommended by Travitz, check out the Senior Cooperative Foundation at http://www.seniorcoops.org/resources.php.

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aa new continuing care facility in great Falls is putting the resident back at the center of senior health care.

The Grandview at Benefis, set to open in Great Falls in late summer 2013, creates a resident-centered model of care which provides both medical and social benefits and pushes the envelope of seniors’ health care, said Frank Soltys, executive director of Senior Services at Benefis Health Systems.

Residents can receive assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing services while retaining as much independence as possible in the continuing care retirement community. Plans for the new campus also include the eventual inclusion of independent, maintenance-free living residences, from which residents can transition into higher levels of care as medical needs dictate.

Although services are largely private pay, fees are similar to elsewhere in Great Falls, said Charlene Nelson, marketing and sales director for the new campus.

Three senior care cottages comprise the skilled nursing portion of campus.

“The outside will look like a house,” Soltys said.

The inside consists of 16 private bedrooms, each with a private bath, and a shared living, kitchen and dining area. The setup allows for more privacy and more personalized care than more traditional models of care, Nelson said. Older models tend to be institutional, she said, “Whereas, what we’re creating is very residential.“

Unlike if they remained in their private homes, residents don’t have to worry about maintenance in the residences, which are constructed to be as accessible and free of trip-and-fall hazards as possible. Indoor walkways connect the different areas of campus,

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so couples can visit their other halves who are in different care areas without worrying about transportation or weather.

Grandview’s assisted living apartments allow for as much independence as possible at every stage by providing three levels of care, Nelson said. Each resident will undergo a level of care assessment before they enter the campus. Assessment results will be used to craft a personalized service plan, which will be reviewed every six months (or more often as needed) and adjusted as necessary.

“It’s the only place in north-central Montana that has all the levels of care together,” Nelson said, adding that multiple levels of care can reduce stress for people who otherwise might need to move to different facilities as their needs change. At Grandview, “they can age in place, so to speak,”

Nelson said.The campus also has direct ties to

Benefis acute care facilities, something a large percentage of people who were surveyed before the Grandview project began said was important, said Soltys.

In addition to the medical services offered, Grandview’s senior care cottages, assisted living and memory support also provide ample outdoor and socialization opportunities. Residents can enjoy garden areas, walking paths, a town center area and a spa.

Large garden areas aren’t common, Soltys said. “And I think that’s something that’s important to folks here in Montana,” he said.

Garden areas can be particularly beneficial for memory care residents, Nelson said. All of the plants will be edible and the areas can provide tranquility to residents, she added.

Other activities and programs in memory support are planned to help stave off memory loss.

“So even though they may have trouble remembering yesterday, we’re trying to give them the best today,” Nelson said.

Activities and areas such as a library, computer room and game room will benefit assisted living residents.

“There’s just a lot to do outside their room, and that’s what we’re trying to foster,” said Nelson, stressing that the campus will provide more than just a room.

“Life gets smaller as we get older because there are less things that we can do, so we’re trying to make it as big as possible,” she added.

To learn more, visit http://thegrandviewatbenefis.org.

Alice Miller is a freelance writer, living in the Mission Valley.

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FFor seniors seeking to stay in their homes while also securing much-needed repairs, neighborWorks great Falls offers a snappy loan program that helps strengthen the core of a neighborhood.

The aptly-named Aging in Place Loan program is a subset of the Home Improvement Program Loan administered by NeighborWorks in Great Falls, a virtual powerhouse nonprofit that has dutifully, consistently provided affordable housing to lower-income families and revitalized declining neighborhoods since 1980.

While an estimated 25 percent of NeighborWorks loans go to individuals or heads of households age 55 or older, the specific Aging in Place Loan is open to anyone of any age, stresses executive director Sheila Rice. There is no age minimum requirement to apply.

“HIP Loans help senior citizens make the changes to their homes that allow them to stay in their home and live out their years in a familiar place,” says Rice, a longtime community leader and activist.

“Sometimes, just a small change, like adding bathroom grab bars, makes a big difference,” she added.

“Other times, a bathroom on the main floor will allow a senior to stay at home longer. These loans are a great way for NeighborWorks to help seniors stay in their homes, so we offer not only loan funds, but assistance in drawing up work specifications and finding a contractor to do the work.“

The HIP loan is an amortizing loan repayable in affordable monthly payments, which means that the loan, spread out over time, may eventually be written off. However, eligible homeowners must be able to pay off the loan per a qualification formula that Neighborworks uses. For more information, see http://www.nwgreatfalls.org/aiploans.html. To apply, contact Karen Nebel, manager of the HomeOwnership Center and 16-year veteran of NeighborWorks, at 406-761-5861 and [email protected].

“All home improvement loans include a visit from our rehab specialist to assist in determining the most-needed repairs, draw up work specifications, choosing a contractor and a post-repair visit to assure the work was completed to the homeowner’s satisfaction,” Rice details.

With 10 years at the helm, Rice brings an impressive resume to NeighborWorks, which partners with NeighborWorks America, funder of the local loan capital pool.

She completed the NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, plus she holds a master’s in business administration from the University of Montana.

Residents persistently benefit from Rice’s leadership in providing a host of other services, including homebuyer education and counseling, new construction of affordable homes, high school house construction in which local students partner to gain hands-on construction experience, mutual self-help construction and neighborhood revitalization projects.

NeighborWorks Great Falls has offered the HIP Loans since 1980, when the organization was founded.

The NeighborWorks American business model is undeniably successful, having passed along funding to 234 local NeighborWorks organizations located in all 50 states.

Other senior home repair programs are available through the city of Great Falls, in Kalispell (Community Action Program), Bozeman (Human Resources Development Council), Billings and in Shelby. As for rural Montana, Rural Development Housing Services – a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture – offers a home improvement loan program.

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nnursing homes and assisted living options are becoming less and less like the stereotype of rigidity of the past. However, nine out of 10 seniors want to stay in their own homes as long as possible despite fall risks, according to aarP.

Have a conversation about long-term care options, but if seniors are determined to stay home, try to find the resources to enable them to do so, said Laura Booth, caregiver support coordinator at Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County.

Most-used basic home health care options include someone to remind seniors to take medication, or do light cooking and cleaning, Booth said. Sometimes, an in-home care provider can supply transportation or card-playing company, she added.

Often, seniors feel like they are imposing if they

ask family for help, Booth said. If a parent asks you for something, don’t make them feel bad for asking for help, she said. “Be willing to step up and do it.“

Schedule a therapist to do a home evaluation to identify hazards, suggested Mary Dalton, resource specialist program manager with Missoula Aging Services.

Minor home modifications can make a senior’s home livable longer, she said. For example, place risers under couch legs to lessen the effort of lowering oneself and raising oneself from it or add grab bars to the shower to lessen the risk of falling.

Don’t overlook nutritional needs, Dalton said. Use programs such as Meals on Wheels, or family and friends to maintain a healthy lifestyle, she said.ask these questions from eldercare locator when considering home modifications:• Is the telephone handy in case of emergencies?• Does the home have more than one floor or is it

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Medical help provided by a home health agency may include nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, a medical social worker who assesses emotional needs, and a home health aide. Agencies must adhere to a physician-approved plan that is updated every two months. Most of the agencies in Montana offer all of these services. Some have all but one.

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• Would a ramp to replace outdoor/indoor steps be beneficial?

• Is lighting bright enough for safety?• Are doorways wide enough for wheelchair and/or

walker access?• Are closet and pantry shelves too high?• Is it easy to get in and out of the shower/bath tub?• Is the household’s water temperature regulated to

prevent scalding?to prevent falls, eldercare suggests:• Check vision each year.• Exercise to enhance balance and coordination.• Choose shoes with non-slip soles.• Place nightlights in high-traffic areas.• Place a lamp and telephone on bedside tables.• Make sure each room is well lit.• Remove obstacles, such as boxes, cords, plants and

furniture, from high-traffic areas.• Store clothing and other commonly used household

items in easy-to-reach areas.• Secure rugs and bath mats with tacks, non-skid pads or

double-sided tape.

• Install non-slip strips in showers and bathtubs, and mount grab bars by the toilet, bath and shower.

• Repair holes and uneven joints on walkways.• Install securely fastened handrails on both sides of all

steps.

For more tips, visit www.eldercare.gov or call 1-800-551-3191 to be connected to your Area Agency on Aging.

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WWhen people begin talking about seeking long-term care outside their homes, they broach one of the most emotional topics for families with aging adults.

“Mom took care of me for 40 years, and now I’m going to expect someone else to take care of her. Is that fair?” is a common way to feel, said Derik Sapp, local long-term care ombudsman at Cascade and Chouteau County Aging Services Agency. The conversation brings up death and the last chapter of life, which is especially difficult for both parties, said Sapp, who works with seniors and their families to find the best option for care.

The idea of losing independence and moving from their home can be daunting and unappealing to seniors, said Laura Booth, caregiver support coordinator at Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County. Socialization and availability of services, such as the prepared meals and medicine reminders assisted living facilities provide, can mean better quality of life – and more independence, longer, she added.

“I think that’s the biggest fear with most seniors, (that) if they say that they’re vulnerable or if they admit to it that a family member’s just going to put them away in a nursing home,” Booth said.

Include seniors in every aspect of the process so they feel like they are controlling the next part of their lives and where they will spend it, Sapp said. Empower them to be the decision-maker.

“She needs to live there. We have to look at the fact that what I see in the facility could be the exact opposite of what mom sees,” he said.

Accept that you might not be the best person to have the conversation. Maybe your loved ones listen more to another family member, or trust a doctor or family friend. So find that person and let them start the conversation, suggested Booth.

Take the opportunity to visit friends who are in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, Sapp said.

“In their minds, it doesn’t matter where they’re going. It’s not going to be home,” Sapp said.

“So if there’s a success story, use it for heaven’s sake; use the success story, and that can be your segue,” he said.

aging services informationCall 1-800-551-3191 to be directed to your nearest

Aging Services office to learn more about area facilities and assistance options both in and out of home. Or visit www.eldercare.gov or www.mt.gov.

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The best way to undertake the conversation, regardless of who’s doing it, is to use subtle approaches.

“Maybe ask that parent, ’What would you like? How about if we find some resources and then we can look at them together?’” Booth said.

Don’t assume that aging adults haven’t considered the options for additional help or assisted living.

“I think older adults are very much aware of their decline and their situation,” said Mary Dalton, resource specialist program manager at Missoula Aging Services.

Even if you’ve done research and have information to share, listen to what they say about long-term care, she said. Don’t patronize, and make sure to validate how they’re feeling.

“It’s possible that they already know

everything you’re going to talk about,” she added.

One way to bring up the topic is to ask, “How do you see yourself remaining as independent as possible?” Then build off what they say, Dalton said.

Remember, what you want might be different from what they want. Do what’s best for them, instead of what you think is best for them, Dalton said.

If the conversation becomes too emotional, back off and revisit the topic later, she added.

Ignoring the issues, though, isn’t the thing to do. Accidents or rapidly declining health factors can take the decision about where and how people want to spend the last years of their lives out of their control. Because of the risk of health issues, such as strokes

or injuries caused by falls, no time is too early to start the conversation.

Regardless of what communication method you choose, create an ongoing conversation about how your loved ones are feeling and what they need. Don’t rush the process, Sapp said, adding that you can’t expect people to change their situation in a day or a weekend. When people delay talking about assisted living, an emergency situation, such as a fall that places a person in assisted living, can happen. Then people tend to react with emotions instead of what’s ideal, Sapp said.

“That’s why starting the process earlier is better off than waiting for an emergency to occur,” he said.

Alice Miller is a freelance writer, living in the Mission Valley.

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• Eating habits: weight loss, lack of appetite or skips meals?

• Personal hygiene: dirty clothes, body odor, bad breath, neglected nails and teeth, skin sores?

• Home: change in cleanliness and sanitation?

• Behavior: unusually loud, quiet, paranoid or agitated, or making phone calls at all hours?

• Relationships: changes causing friends and neighbors to express concerns?

• Physical: burns or injury marks, which may result from general weakness, forgetfulness, or misuse of alcohol or prescribed medications?

• Activities: decreased attendance to events that were once important to them, such as bridge or a book club, dining with friends, or attending religious services?

• Forgetfulness: unopened mail, piled newspapers, unfilled prescriptions or missed appointments?

• Finances: unpaid bills, lost money, multiple payments of the same bill or hidden money?

• Purchases: multiple subscriptions to the same magazine, entering an unusually large number of contests, or increasing purchases from television advertisements?

Information from: www.eldercare.gov.

10 signs adults may need additional help:A medical event, such

as a stroke, can make communication more difficult or impossible, said Derik Sapp, local long-term care ombudsman at Cascade and Chouteau County Aging Services Agency. If traditional communication fails, have your loved ones keep a journal of thoughts and what they would like. It can be easier for some people than verbal communication and provides a clear outline of wishes for care, Sapp said.

“That way you can have the comfort and the knowledge that, yes, I’m doing exactly what mom would want,” he added.

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Q: my grandmother doesn’t believe in flu shots and she refuses to get one. i have heard that getting a flu shot becomes more important as you get older. is this true and, if so, how do i convince her to start getting one?

a: You are correct to be concerned for your grandmother – many people don’t understand how risky the flu virus can be. Statistics show us that approximately 40,000 Americans die each year due to pneumococcal infections, with seniors representing the largest group of fatalities. Yet, only 58 percent of Americans over 65 receive the influenza vaccine.

Flu season runs from October through May. The good news is that you can

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Montana Centers for Independent Living

information and referral to the programs and resources you need in areas like:

• Adapting to Life with an Age-related Disability

•Personal Care Services

For more information contact your regional CIL!

LIFTT: 1(800) 669-6319 (Billings, Glendive)

MILP: 1(800) 735-6457 (Helena, Butte, Bozeman, White Sulphur Springs)

NCILS: 1(800) 823-6245 (Great Falls, Poplar, Glasgow)

Summit: 1(800) 398-9002 (Missoula, Kalispell, Hamilton, Ronan)

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protect yourself from the flu by getting your annual flu shot. The flu shot is a harmless vaccine. So you need to ask yourself what you would prefer: spending weeks feeling lousy or getting a quick, painless shot in the arm.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a seasonal flu shot every year for people 50 or older. People 65 or older have two options – the regular-strength flu shot or Fluzone High-Dose, a vaccine that creates a stronger immune response to combat age-related weakening of the immune system. Your health care provider can help you decide which dosage is better for you. As part of the Affordable Care Act’s preventive benefits, people in Medicare and Medicaid can get an annual flu shot at no cost and both flu vaccines are covered. For everyone else, many insurance plans provide coverage for the flu vaccine. It is best to double check on your co-pay or responsibility for payment.

Where to get a flu shot?Flu shots are available in many locations such as your

doctor’s office, work places, supermarket or drugstore. Because costs may vary it’s a good idea to first check with your insurance provider about coverage. To find where you can get the flu shot, visit http://flucliniclocator.org or call the CDC hotline at 1-800-CDC-INFO for help.

Prevent catching or spreading the flu.

You can catch the flu if you’re around an infected person who coughs or sneezes. You can also pick up flu germs from touching a surface that someone with the flu has touched, such as a telephone or doorknob, then passing the germs from your hand to your nose or mouth. Take these steps to protect your health:• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough

or sneeze.• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially

after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.Remember, if you have flu-like symptoms such as a fever,

chills or body aches, be sure to see your doctor. For more information, visit www.aarp.org/flu.

Do you have a question for aarP montana?

Send your question to “Ask AARP Montana” at [email protected] or 30 W 14th St., Helena, MT 59601 or call our toll-free hotline at 866-295-7278. As we receive questions, we will consult with both internal and external experts to provide timely and valuable advice.

Stacia Dahl is associate state director for communications in the AARP Montana State Office.

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WWe all want peace of mind, right? I firmly believe that putting your affairs in order creates peace of mind that is unrivaled. in this article, i’ll identify the “top 20” most serious mistakes that people routinely make in estate planning. this list is not in the order of seriousness; all of these are serious errors.

1. Procrastination: This one is a killer and can result from either your own procrastination or that of your estate planner.

2. Believing that your estate is too small: Everyone has something of value that they

want to leave as a legacy to someone else. Many people falsely believe that their estates are too small to fuss over. However, in my 25 years of estate planning, that just isn’t so.

3. Divorce: Failure to consider your own possible divorce down the road is an error that too many of us make. The fact is that about half of us are going to get divorced.

4. Failure to communicate your intentions to your loved ones clearly: It is best to inform all of your loved ones of your estate plan while you are alive. If you can’t do that, at least communicate your intentions either in your estate planning documents or in a separate letter. Otherwise, feelings could get hurt and cause people to do things that, had you explained it, would have prevented the action.

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5. not having a health care power of attorney and a living will: These documents are even more critical when a couple is unmarried and not otherwise related because the laws of privacy would exclude the other partner from the hospital room or access to their partner’s doctors.

6. underusing trusts: Too many people falsely believe that healthy, responsible heirs don’t need a trust. However, every heir can use the benefits of having their inheritance in trust. It provides asset protection as well as protection against divorce of the heir.

7. Failure to have enough liquid assets at death: When you die, there are financial responsibilities that need attention. Debts and taxes need to be paid.

8. Failure to carefully consider property that passes outside of a will: Many of us have significant parts of our wealth in retirement plans, IRAs and life insurance, none of which usually pass under a will. Pay a lot of attention to the beneficiary designations and the payout options under the policy or plan.

9. assuming that your loved ones will cooperate and work things out after you’re gone: Mark Twain said, “You never really know someone until you share an inheritance with them.” Truer words were never spoken.

10. Failure to keep an estate plan up-to-date: Even the best estate plans can get stale if not revisited periodically. You should pull your plan out and read it annually. You should have your estate planner review it every three to five years as well as upon the occurrence of significant events like birth of new children, marriage, divorce, significant changes in wealth or upon significant law changes.

11. thinking that estate planning is something that you can do yourself: If I had a dollar for every do-it-yourself estate plan that I had to fix after the fact, I’d be a wealthy man. Hint: it’s much more expensive to repair a defective estate plan than it is to prepare one.

12. too much joint tenancy property: The joint tenancy trumps the estate planning documents.

13. naming the wrong person to handle your affairs: Too many people simply name an oldest child even though the youngest child is the most capable of the group. Even the best estate plan can crumble due to the selection of the wrong person to be trustee or executor.

14. equal is not always equitable: The vast majority of people want to divide their estates between their children equally. But equal is not always equitable. If properly explained to your loved ones in advance, unequal division of an estate often makes more sense.

15. Failure to consider all possible estate planning angles: It makes sense to have an estate planning advisor who can “think outside the box” to tailor an estate plan for your unique situation. What works for someone else too often is foisted upon others, and the result is not good.

16. Failure to consider digital assets like internet passwords for email and accounts like brokerage accounts: It’s a good idea to place your passwords for your various accounts in a safe place that a loved one can find after you are gone.

17. Failure to do adequate death tax planning: Many spouses want simple “I love you” wills where they leave their entire estates to each other. There are ways to give the spouse what you want them to have and get all of the tax benefits that you can.

18. Failure to cover all reasonably foreseeable future events: Many people simply assume that they will die before their children or their spouse. Will your estate plan work if your child or spouse doesn’t survive you?

19. Failure to maintain adequate records that people can find: Keep a trail that someone coming behind you can find – it will make administration of your estate much easier.

20. Failure to adequately prepare for incapacity: Having a will is not enough. What happens if you are incapacitated but still alive? You need a power of attorney or your loved ones will have to go to court to handle your affairs.

These are my “top 20” errors that people make in estate planning. Vow not to make them yourself. Putting your affairs in order will make your life more serene and enjoyable.

L. Paul Hood, Jr. is director of Gift Planning for the University of Montana Foundation. Hood is a “recovering” tax lawyer who joined the University of Montana Foundation after over 25 years in tax law and estate planning. The author of three non-fiction books and the father of two wonderful teenage boys, Hood enjoys music and sports, but his passion is baseball. He received undergraduate and law degrees from Louisiana State University, and an LLM in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

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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.

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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.

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.

independent living (il) - any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors, generally those aged 55 and over. Housing varies widely, from apartment-style living to freestanding homes. In general, the housing is friendlier to older adults, often being more compact, with easier navigation and assistance in yard maintenance if there is a yard.

types of independent living:• Subsidized senior housing. The U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidizes senior housing complexes for low income seniors. Waiting lists are common, so it is essential to plan ahead for this option.

• Senior apartments. Apartment complexes restricted by age, usually 55+. Rent may include community services such as recreational programs, transportation services, and meals served in a communal dining room.

• Retirement communities. Groups of housing units for those aged 55+. These housing units can be single family homes, duplexes, mobile homes, townhouses, or condominiums. Monthly fees may cover services such as outside maintenance, recreation centers or clubhouses.

• Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). CCRCs offer service and housing packages that allow access to independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities in one community. If residents begin to need help with activities of daily living, for example, they can transfer to an assisted living or skilled nursing facility on the same site.

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.

memory Care (mem) – a facility that provides care services and programs for residents suffering from memory loss due to stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or other diagnosed dementia.

retirement Home (rtH) – a building or buildings in which separate living accommodations are rented or leased to individuals who use those accommodations as their primary residence.

respite Care (rC) – service that provides temporary relief periods and other stress-relieving supports for family members who provide continuous care for developmentally disabled relatives at home.

skilled nursing Facility (snF) – the provision of nursing care services, health-related services, and social services under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse on a 24-hour basis.

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to be eligible for medicaid in a nursing home, you must:

✘ Meet all non-financial criteria (be 65 or older, blind or disabled; a U.S. citizen; and have a Social Security number).

✘ Be admitted under a doctor’s order.

✘ Meet the medical criteria for needing nursing home care.

✘ Meet the financial need requirements.

✘ Get a pre-admission screening.

nursing Home medicaid assistanceMedicaid helps pay for nursing home

care for those who could not otherwise afford care. There are specific “resource limits” that must be met in order to receive Medicaid. Approximately 2/3 of all nursing home residents in Montana use Medicaid. Seniors who suspect that they will need Medicaid should contact their local Office of Public Assistance in order make an appointment with a case manager and start the application process.

the medicaid Community services Program

The Medicaid Community Services Program pays for personal care, skilled nursing care, home health aides, home dialysis attendants, and hospice care for seniors who are eligible for Medicaid.

state information and assistance Program For information about this program and other senior-related issues, contact the information and assistance program at 1-800-332-2272.

or write to:State Information and Assistance Program, Senior and Long Term Care Division/DPHHSP.O. Box 4210Helena, MT 59604-4210

or visit: www.dphhs.mt.gov/SLTC

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The Montana Legal Services Developer in the Office on Aging provides elder law training and resources for seniors. The Developer also provides pro bono and local legal services referrals, training materials, over-the-phone assistance and the following legal forms:

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Contact: Legal Services Developer at 1-800-332-2272www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/aging/legal/index.shtml

Montana’s State and Regional Ombudsmen serve as advocates for the residents in both long term care and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen help seniors and their families interpret and exercise the rights that they are guaranteed by federal and state law.

state long term Care ombudsman:Connie LaSalleOffice on Aging-Senior and Long Term CareDepartment of Public Health and Human ServicesPO Box 4210Helena, MT 59604-4210(406) 444-7785; [email protected]

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tthe state of montana operates and manages the montana veterans’ nursing Home in Columbia Falls and oversees a contract for the operation of eastern montana veterans’ nursing Home in glendive.

Both facilities are restricted to honorably discharged veterans who have served in the armed forces of the United States, and their spouses. Eligibility for admission is determined without regard to race, color, sex, culture, social origin or condition, political or religious ideas, or ability to pay for the cost of care.

an applicant must meet the following criteria:• be a veteran, spouse, or surviving spouse• be 55 years of age or, if younger than 55, an

invalid and/or unable to earn a livelihood• meet medical and physical requirements for

intermediate nursing care or domiciliary care

• have the mental status necessary to function in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of residents and staff Residents pay on the basis of their ability. The

Veterans’ Administration contributes toward the cost of care for each veteran; spouses do not qualify for this benefit. Cost per day is less than what is charged in most private or non-profit nursing homes.

montana veterans Home400 Veterans Dr.Columbia Falls, MT 59912(406) 892-3256http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/

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

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resources area agencies on agingtoll free: 1-800-551-3191

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aBsaroKee 59001Shipp’s Adult Day Care 103 S. Brook Ave. 328-7361 ADC/ALF

anaConDa 59711 Community Hospital of Anaconda 401 W. Pennsylvania Ave. 563-8500 advertiser www.communityhospitalofanaconda.org ad on page 40Community Nursing Home of Anaconda 615 Main St. 563-8417 LTCNew Horizons (Caslen Living Center Inc.) 402 Christine Ct. 563-7008 ADC/ALF www.caslenlc.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 56

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

BaKer 59313Fallon Medical Complex Nursing Home 202 S. 4th St. W 778-3331 LTCQuality Personal Care LLC 109 S. 2nd St. W 778-3201 ALF

BelgraDe 59714Edgewood Vista 1011 Cardinal Dr. 388-9439 ADC/ALFElsies Assisted Living Corp 1107 Happy Ln. 388-9473 ADC/ALFOpen Arms Elder Care 505 Minnesota 388-1052 ALF

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Big timBer 59011Boulder Meadows Assisted Living 302 W. 8th Ave. 932-4603 ALFPioneer Medical Center 301 W. 7th Ave. 932-4603 ADC/LTC

BigForK 59911Lake View Care Center 1050 Grand Ave. 837-5041 ADC/LTC

Billings 59105, 59102, 59101, 59106, 59107Adult Home Care Services 106 Erickson Ct. N 256-0168 ADC/ALFAdult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County 1505 Avenue D 259-5212 Advertiser www.yccoa.org ad on page 8Aspen Meadows Retirement Community 3155 Avenue C 656-8818 ALF/LTCAspen View Retirement Residence 3075 Avenue C 652-7788 RTH www.holidaytouch.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 29Autumn Care Center Personal Care 4739 Rimrock Rd. 656-2434 ALFAutumn Care II 2233 Myrtle Dr. 656-2434 ALFAutumn Springs Assisted Living 3758 Avenue B 656-0422 ALFBillings Clinic TCU 2800 10th Ave. N 657-4000 LTC www.billingsclinic.com ad on page 3Billings Health & Rehabilitation Community 2115 Central Ave. 656-6500 LTC www.billingshealth.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 22Bonaventure of Billings 4001 Bell Ave. 652-9303 ALF/RTHButterfly Homes I 77 Lily Valley Circle 245-0334 ADC/ALFButterfly Homes II 72 Lily Valley Circle 252-0747 ADC/ALF

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Canyon Creek Memory Care Community 1785 Majestic Ln. 281-8455 ADC/ALF www.canyoncreekmontana.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 40

Casmur Assisted Living (Bills Assisted Living) 930 Avenue E 534-4585 ALFChapel Court 3940 Rimrock Rd. 655-5695 ALFCozy Cottage 1623 Ave. F 969-1680 advertiser dir. on page 64 ad on page 41

Cozy Cottage Too 3824 Audubon Way 534-3334 advertiser dir. on page 64 ad on page 41

Darnielle Insurance Agency 1320 28th St. W 652-4180 advertiser darnielle.com ad on page 37

Diamond 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 Ln. 256-5398 ADC/ALFGrand Park Vintage Suites 1221 28th St. W 652-6989 ALFGuild Mortgage Company 490 N. 31st St. 252-2600 advertiser www.guildmortgage.com ad on page 9

Highgate 3980 Parkhill Dr. 651-4833 ALFLangemo Cottage at St. Johns 2625 Shiloh 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 page 30

Mann Mortgage 219 N 30th St. 245-6266 advertiser www.mannmortgage.com ad on page 21

Marquis Grand Park 1221 28th St. W 652-6989 ADC www.marquiscompanies.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 41

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Montana Real Estate Brokers 2050 Broadwater Ave., Ste. B 698-8899 advertiser Facebook/BillingsandBeyond ad on page 41

Moorberg Cottage at St. Johns 2621 Shiloh Rd. 655-5600 ALFParkview Care Center 600 S. 27th St. 259-8000 ADC/LTCPonderosa Pines Health Care 1341 Rosebud Ln. 252-6135 ADC/LTCPowers Cottage at St. Johns 2506 Mission Circle 655-7740 ALFPrimrose Personal Care Home and Adult Day Care 1228 Maurine St. 248-9943 ADC/ALFRim Shadows 2138 Skyview Dr. 259-6624 ALFRiver Ridge 1415 Yellowstone River Rd. 245-9330 ALFRocky Mountain Hospice 2110 Overland Ave. 294-0785 advertiser www.rockymountainhospice.com ad on page 33

St. Johns Lutheran Home 3940 Rimrock Rd. 655-5659/655-5600 ADC/LTCSweetwater Retirement (TSMM Management LLC) 3140 Sweetwater Dr. 651-8111 ALF/RTH sweetwaterretirement.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 42

Tendernest LLC 4040 Parkhill Dr. 655-9100 ALFTendernest 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 dir. on page 64 ad on page 3

The Vista at Mission Ridge 3840 Rimrock Rd. 655-5300 ALFWestpark Village 2351 Solomon Ave. 652-4886 ALF/RTH www.westparksenior.com dir on page 64 ad on page 43

Willow Brook Assisted Living 3932 Palisades Park Dr. 534-3090 ALF

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

A Platinum Service Community Managed by The Goodman Group

Pearl of Home – An intimate setting, personal apartments, structure and routine make it homePearl of Health – Residents benefit from RN services to monitor their care needs.Pearl of Enrichment – Engaging and stimulating the residents so they can still participate in life

Pearls of Life™ Memory Care

2351 Solomon Ave. Billings, MT 59102

(406) 652-4886 www.westparksenior.com

WPV-0912-18-M55

Named one of the world’s best ski towns!NationalGeographic.com

Call: 406.522.7084 www.HillcrestLivingBozeman.com

BOZEMAN, MONTANA

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Bozeman 59718, 59715Aspen Pointe at Hillcrest 1201 Highland Blvd. 556-2004 RTHBearcreek Respite Care Center 1002 E. Kagy 586-2262 ADC/ALFBirchwood at Hillcrest 1201 Highland Blvd. 556-2000 ALFBozeman Lodge 1547 N. Hunters Way 522-5452 ALFBridger Rehab & Care Center 321 N. 5th Ave. 587-4404 LTCThe Chalet 2223 W. Oak St. 587-5100 ADC/ALFEmeritus at Spring Meadows 3175 Graf St. 587-4570 ALF www.emeritus.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 44

First Choice Home Health 205 Haggerty Ln. 551-2273 advertiser www.firstchoicemontana.com ad on page 24

Gallatin Rest Home 1221 W. Durston Rd. 582-3300 LTCHamilton House 9430 Haggerty Ln. 586-9459 ALFHigh Country Care 8659 Haggerty Ln. 582-9068 ALFHighgate Senior Living 2219 W. Oak St. 587-5100 ALFHyalite Country Care 6040 S. 3rd Ave. 219-3241 ALFThe Knolls at Hillcrest 1412 Post Dr. 522-7084 advertiser www.theknollsathillcrest.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 43

Mountain View Care Center 205 N. Tracy 587-2218 LTCSpring Creek Inn Memory Care Community 1641 Hunters Way 586-0074 ADC/ALF www.springcreekinnmontana.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 45

Summer Wood Apartments 1441 N. 15th Ave. 522-0675 advertiser www.accessiblespace.org dir. on page 64 ad on page 56

BroaDus 59317 Powder River Manor 104 N. Troutman 436-2646 LTC

406-587-4570 • 3175 Graf St. • Bozemanwww.TLChoices.com/springmeadows • email: [email protected] • Fax: 406-582-0032

Respect, Independence, Community, and Teamwork

Assisted Living Community

Where Our Family is Committed to Yours.• Assisted living at its best• Unmatched amenities & services• 24-hour nursing staff• Customized service care plan• Spacious apartment homes• Activities to suit every taste And much more!

We do all the work, you relax and enjoy the fun, wonderful community.

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BroWning 59417 Blackfeet Care Center South Government Square 338-2686 LTC

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 LTCColumbus Plaza 1515 Oregon Ave. 782-0090 dir. on page 64 ad on page 45

Continental Garden 100 Gardens Way 533-0705 dir. on page 64 ad on page 45

Copper 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 www.duggandolanmortuary.com ad on page 47

Greenwood Assisted Living #5 E. Greenwood 782-9004 ALFMarquis Assisted Living 300 Mount Highland Dr. 494-0083 ADC/ALFMeadowlands 3034 Elizabeth Warren 782-5151 advertiser www.buttehousing.org dir. on page 64 ad on page 46

Rosalie Manor 1125 S. Main St. 782-4436 advertiser www.buttehousing.org dir. on page 64 ad on page 46

CHester 59522 Liberty County Hospital & 315 W. Madison Ave. 759-5181 ADCNursing Home Adult Day Care Wheat Country Estate 11 6th St. W 759-5787 ALF

24-Hour On-Site Licensed Nurses

SPRING CREEK INNMemory Care Community

A Koelsch Senior Community1641 Hunters Way • Bozeman, MTwww.springcreekinnmontana.com

(406) 586-0074

Alcohol Related Dementia • Alzheimer’s Brain Cancer Dementia • Creutzfelt-Jacobs Disease

Parkinson’s Disease • Pick’s Disease • Lewy BodyFrontal Lobe and Head Trauma Dementia

Vascular Disease (Stroke) • Other Dementias

Types of Memory CareProviding care for those who have:

SPECIALIZING IN MEMORY CARE

1515 Oregon Avenue • Butte, Montana 59701

Columbus Plaza • Highland View Manor

406-782-0090Affordable & Quality Housing for the Elderly & Disabled

All Utilities Included

Welcome Home!

Are you retired and living on a fixed income?

Are you 62 years or older and looking for affordable housing? Call Continental Gardens. The units are

HUD subsidized and rent is based on 30 percent of your monthly income.

Let us help you make ends meet.Call Continental Gardens at (406) 533-0705

100 Gardens Way • Butte, MT 59701

Helping People. Changing Lives. Equal Housing Opportunity

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CHinooK 59523 Sweet Memorial Nursing Home Hwy 2 W 357-2549 ADC/LTC

CHoteau 59422 Choteau Bee Hive Homes 1006 W. Division 466-5559 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 47

Teton Medical Center 915 4th St. NW 466-5763 ADC/LTCTeton Nursing Home 24 Main Ave. N 466-5338 ADC/LTC

CirCle 59215 McCone County Adult Day Care Center 605 Sullivan Ave. 485-3381 ADC

ClanCy 59634 Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation 474 Hwy 282 933-8311 LTC

ColumBia Falls 59912Bee Hive Homes of Columbia Falls - Grinell 1660 13th St. W 892-4100 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 47

Bee Hive Homes of Columbia Falls - Swiftcurrent 1660 13th St. W 892-4100 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 47

Expressions Inc. 240 Hidden Meadow Ln. 897-2875 ALFMontana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Rd 892-3256 LTC/RTH www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/vethome/MVHHP.shtml dir. on page 64 ad on page 48

Timber Creek Village 375 Meadow Lake Blvd. 892-3400 ALF

Rosalie Manor1125 S. Main Street • 406-782-4436 • Butte, Mt 59701

66 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Available • 6 Handicapped Utilities UnitsOn Site Laundry • Assistance Available

Including Meals From Health Care Services

We Promote Independent Living!

• 48 Unit, new construction • 1 and 2 bedroom apartments • Elderly and Disabled • Energy efficient, secure building • Patio or balcony for each apartment • Washer

& dryer, dishwasher, microwave and self-cleaning range • Covered parking • Large community room, exercise room • Two craft rooms and a library available

to all residents. Call 782-5151 for more information

www.buttehousing.org

4034 Elizabeth Warren • 406-782-5151 Butte, Mt 59701

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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! 406-871-8667or look us up at www.beehivehomes.com

Same Great People & Service…

New Location!Proudly serving Butte and Southwest

Montana at our new location, 1805 Meadowlark Lane

“We Care”1805 Meadowlark Lane723-3239

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ColumBus 59019Beartooth Manor 350 W. Pike Ave. 322-5342 ADC/LTCMeadowlark Assisted Living (Caslen Living Centers) 443 Quarry St. 322-6150 ALF www.caslenlc.com dir. on page 64 ad on page 56

ConraD 59425Conrad Bee Hive Homes 205 N. Wisconsin 278-7004 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 49

Pondera Medical Center LTC 805 Sunset Blvd. 271-3211 LTC

Corvallis 59828Arron Care Home 777 Oilwell 961-3458 ALFMeadowlark Haven 470 Clearview Dr. 961-5468 ALF

CroW agenCy 59022Awe Kualawaache 10131 S. Heritage Rd. 638-9111 LTC

CulBertson 59218Roosevelt Memorial Day Care 818 2nd Ave. E 787-6401 ADC

Cut BanK 59425, 59427Cut Bank Bee Hive Homes 318 E. Main 873-3292 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 49

Glacier Care Center 707 3rd St. 873-5600 LTCWel-Life@Glacier 707 3rd St. SE 873-5600 ALF

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 Lyman: (406) 892-3256 Ext. 261 or [email protected]

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Deer loDge 59722Beyond Homes 702 Tumbleweed Ln. 846-3342 ALFDeer Lodge Care and Rehabilitation Center 1100 Texas Ave. 846-1655 LTC

Dillon 59725Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation - Parkview 200 N. Oregon St. 683-5105 LTCRenaissance Senior Care, Dillon 1025 E. Center 683-4002 ALFRenaissance Senior Care, Dillon South 329 Southside Blvd 683-4200 ALFThe Legacy 1000 Hwy 91 S 683-6867 ALF

east Helena 59635Shelby House 2320 Spokane Creek Rd. 475-3621 ALFShelby House II 5750 Spokane Ranch Rd. 475-9347 ALF

eKalaKa 59324Dahl Mem Healthcare Association 215 Sandy St. 775-8730 ADC/LTC

ennis 59729Generations II 200 W. Fagan 682-7066 ALFMadison Valley Manor 211 N. Main St. 682-7271 ADC/LTC

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

“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 406-590-7041 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

406-590-7041 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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FlorenCe 59833Kathy’s Place PCH 466 S. Hidden Valley Rd. 273-6826 ALF

ForsytH 59327Fountain View Care Center 200 Vine St. 232-0104 ALFRosebud Health Care Center Nursing Home 383 N. 17th Ave. 346-2161 LTC

Fort Benton 59442Missouri River Medical Center 1501 St. Charles St. 622-3331 ADC/ALF/LTC

glasgoW 59230Prairie Ridge Village 521 4th Ave. S 228-2208 ALFValley View Home 1225 Perry Ln. 228-2461 ADC/LTC

glenDive 59330Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home 2000 Montana Ave. 345-8855 LTCGlendive Medical Center Nursing Home 202 Prospect Dr. 345-3320 LTCRobison Care Center 408 Chestnut Ave. 377-5918 ALFThe Heritage 1313 N. Merrill Ave. 377-7700 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 ALF

Welcome to Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls Assisted Living!

Great Falls has 6Bee Hive Homes to choose from!

406-761-3080 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!

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

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Bee Hive Home of Great Falls Clover Home 2816 15th Ave. S 727-1391 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 50

Bee Hive Home of Great Falls Fireweed Home 2300 15th Ave. S 799-4142 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 50

Bee Hive Home of Great Falls Linden House 2320 15th Ave. S 761-3080 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 50

Bee Hive Home of Great Falls Maple Home 2420 15th Ave. S 315-3143 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 50

Bee Hive Home of Great Falls Mesquite Home 2400 15th Ave. S 315-2510 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 50

Bee Hive Home of Great Falls Sage Home 2824 15th Ave. S 727-2528 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 50

Benefis Senior Care Center 2621 15th Ave. S 455-5902 ADC/LTC www.benefis.org dir. on page 66 ad on page 52

Benefis Transitional Care 500 15th Ave. S 455-2474 LTC www.benefis.org dir. on page 66 ad on page 52

Bluebird Assisted Living 1101 24th Ave. SW 453-5800 ALFCambridge Court 1109 6th Ave. N 727-7151 ALFDonnalee’s Assisted Living Care LLC 2201 11th St. SW 452-7559 ALFEaster Seals Adult Day Services 2326 1st Ave. N 453-5567 ADCEmeritus at Cambridge Place 1104 6th Ave. N 727-0447 RTH www.emeritus.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 51

Golden Eagle Plaza 1615 9th St. S 268-0100 ALF/RTHThe Goldstone 5200 9th Ave. S 452-1239 ALFThe Grandview at Benefis: 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 ALFReflections Memory Support Assisted Living (opens summer 2013)* dir. on page 66 ad on page 52

Just wake up and take in the day! (888) 871-2911

1104 Sixth Avenue North, Great Falls • www.Emeritus.com

Call today to schedule a free tour

and learn more about the many benefits we have

to offer!

Everyone agrees that the “golden years” should be a time of relaxation, comfort, security, and independence. Now is the time to embrace the luxury and comfort you’ve earned throughout the years.

Retirement living at an Emeritus Senior Living community can give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy your time while we take care of the housekeeping, transportation, maintenance, and meals. Now you can truly relax and enjoy your freedom and independence.

Emeritus Senior Living

Our Family is Committed to Yours.

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The Grandview at Benefis: Senior Care Cottages 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 LTC(opens summer 2013)* dir. on page 66 ad on page 52

The Grandview at Benefis: 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 ALFThe Timbers Assisted Living (opens summer 2013)* dir. on page 66 ad on page 52

Highgate Great Falls 3000 11th Ave. S 454-0991 ALFHosanna Assisted Living Home 1521 3rd Ave. N 453-1171 ALFKindred Transitional Care Care & Rehab - Park Place 1500 32nd St. S 761-4300 LTCThe 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 LTCMountainview Home 2806 16th Ave. S 452-5810 ALFPark Manor Retirement Apartments 100 Central Ave. 761-1444 RTHThe Portage 1521 23rd St. S 452-0970 advertiser www.accessiblespace.org dir. on page 66 ad on page 56

Rainbow Assisted Living 20 3rd St. N 761-6661 ALFRenaissance Senior Care - Clark 2010 16th Ave. S 453-2882 ALFRenaissance Senior Care - Lewis 2000 16th Ave. S 771-0374 ALFRiver’s Edge Assisted Living 4800 Lower River Rd. 952-0262 ALFRuby House (Montana Gems) 811 2nd Ave. S 453-0607 ALF www.mtgemsinc.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 53

Sapphire House (Montana Gems) 815 2nd Ave. S 453-5720 ALF www.mtgemsinc.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 53

* Facilities will be licensed upon opening in 2013

~The Timbers Assisted Living36 one-bedroom and 12 studio apartments with

kitchenettes, spacious closets, and large picture

windows.

~Reflections Memory Support16 private rooms with private bathrooms, large

windows, and access to secure outdoor garden areas.

~Senior Care CottagesThree beautifully furnished skilled nursing cottages,

each with 16 private rooms and private bathrooms.

Enjoy the country kitchen, beautiful outdoor spaces,

spas, and living rooms.

~Town SquareSpend time with family and friends in our 3,000

square-foot courtyard full of plants and sunlight.

To receive more information, please call us at:

(406) 455-5960 www.TheGrandviewatBenefis.org

The Grandview at Benefis – Opens Summer 2013

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Hamilton 59840Access Ability Solutions 235 Kurtz Ln. 363-9780 advertiser www.aasimontana.com ad on page 31

Bee Hive Home 842 New York Ave. 375-5464 advertiser beehivehomes.com dir. on page 66 ad on page 53

Discovery Care Centre 601 N. 10th St. 363-2273 ADC/ALF/LTCMarcus Daly Memorial Hospital 1200 Westwood Dr. 363-2211 LTCMontanans Against Assisted Suicide 610 N. 1st St., Ste. 5 531-0937 advertiser www.montanansagainstassistedsuicide.org ad on page 2, 71

The Remington at Sapphire Lutheran Home 841 Running Creek 375-9047 ALFSapphire Lutheran Homes 501 N. 10th St. 363-2800 ALF/RTHValley View Estates Health Care Center 225 N. 8th St. 363-1144 LTC www.valleyviewestates.org dir. on page 68 ad on page 22

HarDin 59034Heritage Acres 200 N. Mitchell 665-2802 ALF/LTC Havre 59501Care & 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 ADC/ALF/LTC

Helena 59601, 59602 Apple Rehab Cooney 2555 Broadway 447-1651 LTCAspen Gardens 9 9 Bumblebee Ct. 443-6577 ALF

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

Brand New Facility in Hamilton!842 New York Avenue

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! 406-375-5464or look us up at www.beehivehomes.com

Flathead County Area IX Agency on Aging

Our mission is to provide services to help seniors stay independent and remain in their homes. We currently offer:

•MealsonWheels •InformationandReferralServices Homemaker•Respite•EscortedTransportation LegalCounseling HealthInsuranceCounseling TelephoneReassurance ReverseAnnuityMortgageLoans

160KellyRd.,SuiteA•Kalispell,MT59901•406-758-5730

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Aspen Gardens 11 11 Bumblebee Ct. 495-8173 ALFAspen Gardens 13 13 Bumblebee Ct. 495-9005 ALFAspen Gardens 16 16 Bumblebee Ct. 457-9626 ALFAspen Village 615 Janet St. 449-1226 advertiser www.accessiblespace.org dir. on page 68 ad on page 56

Big Sky Care Center 2475 Winnie Ave. 442-1350 ADC/LTCBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 560 N. Park Ave. 437-5000 advertiser www.bcbsmt.com ad on page 22

The Gottfried House, LLC 5611 Georgia Dr. 458-6159 ADCHunters Pointe 2801 Colonial Dr. 443-4222 RTH www.holidaytouch.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 29

Masonic Home of Montana 2010 Masonic Home Rd. 458-5431 ALFMorrison & Balukas Law Firm 111 N. Last Chance Gulch, #3B 443-1040 advertiser mbtaxlaw.com ad on page 8

Our House 2000 Winne 443-3364 ALFPenkay Eagles Manor 715 Fee 442-0610 RTHRenaissance Senior Care - Helena 525 Saddle Dr. 449-1258 ALFRocky Mountain Care Center 30 S. Rodney 443-5880 ADC/LTCRosetta Assisted Living Valley View I 2530 Wildwood Ln. 443-6339 ADC/ALFRosetta Assisted Living Valley View II 2520 Wildwood Ln. 443-6339 ADC/ALFSon Heaven I 2510 Ferndale 449-0229 ALFSon Heaven II 2540 Ferndale 495-0436 ADC/ALFTouchmark on Saddle Drive 915 Saddle Dr. 449-4900 ALF/RTH

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

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Accessible ShowersWalk-In Tubs

for Independent Living at Home55 3rd Ave East North, Kalispell406-752-6111 • 800-525-5982

www.nwhc.org/KME

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

TheFriendshipHouse

Joliet 59041Creekside Home 403 S. 2nd St. 962-7195 ALF

JorDan 59337Garfield County Health Center 332 Leavitt Ave. 557-2500 LTC

JuDitH gaP 59453Home From Home 109 High St. 473-2206 ALF

KalisPell 59901A Plus Healthcare 1310 S. Main St. 755-4968 advertiser www.aplushc.com ad on page 25

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 Kalispell 141 Interstate Ln. 755-3240 ADC/ALFFlathead County Agency on Aging 160 Kelly Rd. 758-5730 advertiser flathead.mt.gov/aging ad on page 53

Flathead County Home Health 736 S. Main St. 751-6800 advertiser www.flatheadcountyhome.com ad on page 56

Greenwood Village 1150 E. Oregon St. 257-7719 ALFHeritage Place 171 Heritage Way 755-0800 ADC/LTCImmanuel Skilled Care Center 185 Crestline 752-9622 LTCKalispell Medical Equipment 55 3rd Ave. EN 752-6111 advertiser www.nwhc.org/kme ad on page 55

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Marion Finley Friendship House 606 2nd Ave. W 257-8375 ADC/ALF dir. on page 68 ad on page 55

Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell 125 Glenwood Dr. 257-7719 ALFRenaissance Senior Care - Liberty 645 Liberty St. 755-4483 ALFVan Ee Apartments 420 Grandview Dr. 257-8051 advertiser www.accessiblespace.org dir. on page 68 ad on page 56

Viljoya 119 5th Ave. W 755-2287 RTHWel-Life@Kalispell 156 3 Mile Dr. 756-8688 ALF

laurel 59044The Crossings 600 Roundhouse Dr. 628-1200 ALF/RTHLaurel Health and 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 59457Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center 408 Wendall Ave. 535-6366 LTCLewistown Eagles Manor 211 W. Janeaux 538-3230 RTHMontana Mental Health Nursing Care Center 800 Casino Creek Dr. 538-7451 LTCNew Horizons - Lewistown I 221 McKinley St. 538-9853 ALF(Caslen Living Centers Inc.) www.caslenlc.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 56New Horizons - Lewistown II 217 McKinley St. 538-9853 ALF(Caslen Living Centers Inc.) dir. on page 68 ad on page 56Shepherd’s Way Assisted Living 80007 US Hwy 87 538-3610 ALFValle Vista Manor 402 Summit Ave. 538-8775 ADC/LTCThe Villa 404 Summit Ave. 538-3758 ALF

Accessible Space, Inc.

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- All one-bedroom Apartments- Rent based 30 % of gross adjusted monthly income- Spacious kitchens and large bathrooms- Controlled access entry and lobby’s- Large, multipurpose community rooms- Elevator service & on-site laundry facilities- Outdoor patios and gas grills (at select buildings)- Activity rooms and tub rooms (at select buildings)- And much more!

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Summer Wood Apartments - BozemanThe Portage - Great FallsAspen Village - Helena

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Call 800-466-7722 TTY/TDD 800-627-3529

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Ask for us by name at your physicians office or hospital.

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Top 25% of all home health agencies 7 consecutive years.

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Occupational Therapy • Home Health Aide

Meadowlark Assisted Living

443 Quarry Rd Columbus

(406) 322-6150

New Horizons Assisted Living

217 McKinley StLewistown

(406) 538-8455

Caslen Living Centers

1301 Wineglass LnLivingston

(406) 222-0797

Meadowlark Manor

35 Skyline DrWhitehall

(406) 287-5530

New HorizonsAssisted Living

402 Christine CtAnaconda

(406) 563-7008

Locations across Montana

assisted Living in Home-like setting

• 24 hr Staff• Medication Assistance

• Personalized Care• Scheduled Activities

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liBBy 59923Libby Care Center 308 E. 3rd St. 293-6285 LTC

livingston 59047Caslen Living Centers Inc - Livingston 1301 Wineglass Ave. 222-0797 ALF www.caslenlc.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 56

Diamond K Lodge (S & J Clark, Inc.) 1200 W. Montana 222-0605 ALFFrontier Personal Care Center 121 S. 3rd 222-6102 ADC/ALFLivingston Health & Rehab Center 510 S. 14th St. 222-0672 ADC/LTC

malta 59538Country Home PCH 1568 191 Hwy South 654-2198 ALFHi-Line Retirement Center Inc. 801 S. 3rd St. E 654-1190 ADC/ALF/LTC

manHattan 59741Churchill Retirement Home, Inc. 6151 Shady Rest St. 282-7631 ALFParkhaven 100 Hamilton Ct. 282-7488 ALF www.parkhavenretirement.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 57

miles City 59301Cottonwood Care Home 3420 Brisbon 232-2273 ALFFriendship Villa Care Center 2300 Wilson 232-2687 ADC/LTCHoly Rosary Extended Care Unit 2600 Wilson 233-2600 LTCHomestead Homes 2706 Pleasant St. 234-6670 ALFParkview Caring 106 S. Strevell 234-9289 ALFTLC Assisting Living Facility 220 N. Center 232-7988 ALF

Let us create a memorable retirement for you

Enjoy senior living with us

100 Hamilton CourtManhattan, MT406.282.7488

parkhavenretirement.com

•Privatelyownedandoperated•Assistedlivingorindependentliving•Excellentcareprovidedbyamature,dedicatedstaff•Aservice-richenvironmentforaworry-freelifestyle•Taylor’sParkaccesswithwalkingtrails,picnicareasandkids’playareas

•Breathtakingsceneryofthevalleyandmountains•Friendlypeoplewithlocalgrocerydelivery

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missoula 59802, 59803, 59808 At Home Assisted Living 1300 Speedway 549-8127 ALFBee Hive Homes of Missoula #1 2406 River Rd. 728-0115 ALF(Quality Assisted Care, Inc) www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 58

Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #2 2406 River Rd. 721-0549 ALF(Quality Assisted Care, Inc) www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 58

Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #3 2406 River Rd. 543-0605 ALF(Quality Assisted Care, Inc) www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 58

Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #4 2406 River Rd. 728-8557 ALF(Quality Assisted Care, Inc) www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 58

Bee Hive Homes of Missoula #5 2406 River Rd. 721-3446 ALF www.beehivehomes.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 58

Clark Fork Riverside - Clark Fork Manor 301 W. Front 721-2439 RTH www.clarkforkriverside.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 59

Country Home Estate 1704 S. Reserve St. 542-1889 ALFEdgewood Vista Missoula 2815 Palmer 549-9660 ADC/ALFEmeritus at Hunters Glen 3620 American Way 542-7009 ALF www.emeritus.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 59

Flor-Haven Home (PC) 433 S. 3rd St. W 542-2598 ALFFootsteps Memory Care @ The Springs 3710 American Way 273-0101 ALFGlidewell Investment and Insurance Group 2001 S. Russell St. 728-0793 advertiser www.giig.com ad on page 72

Grandma’s House 2327 39th St. 251-7101 ALFGrizzly Peak Retirement Residence 3600 American Way 721-2292 RTH www.holidaytouch.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 29

The Heights 901 Ben Hogan Dr. 829-8262 ALF

Feels Good to “Bee” Home in Missoula!"I've lived in other facilities. After moving to Bee Hive I wouldn't live anywhere else. Everyone is so caring!" -Adrian Herbert Bee Hive Homes

Our Bee Hive Homes of Missoula, 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.

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.

Call us at 406-543-0345 or Visit our website at www.beehivehomes.com for more info.

Choose from 5 Assisted Living Homes!

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Emeritus at Hunter’s Glen3620 American Way • Missoula, MT 59808 • (406) 542-7009

All the comforts of home.

Assisted LivingQuality care for quality of life

Friendship SuitesJust right for many seniors

Short-StayA great way to get to know us www.Emeritus.com

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.

301 W. Front St. Missoula, MT 59802(406) 721-2439 • TTY Relay 1-800-253-4091

M i s s o u l a M a n o r H o m e s909 W. Central • Missoula, MT 59801

Call us today at 728-3210 or visit www.missoulamanor.com

Creat ing new fr iendships for 40 years

• Beauty Shop• Convenience Store• Arts & Crafts Room• Exercise Area• Non-denominational Chapel• Flower Beds for Resident Gardeners• Laundry Faci l i t ies• Storage Lockers• Service Coordinator

Curren t Open ings• Studio & 1 Bedroom Apartments

• Affordable Services & Rent (30% of Income) For persons 62 or older

• 3 Meals a Day • Central ly Located

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Hillside Health Care Center 4720 23rd Ave. 251-5100 ADC/LTC www.hillsidesenior.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 22

Hillside Place 4718 23rd Ave. 251-5912 ALF dir. on page 68 ad on page 22Lighthouse Assisted Living 3214 Washburn St. 926-1162 ALFThe Living Room 2610 S. Reserve St. 721-1340 advertiser www.thelivingroomfurniture.com ad on page 17

Missoula Aging Services 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682 advertiser www.missoulaagingservices.org ad on page 37

Missoula Community Theatre 200 N. Adams St. 728-7529 advertiser www.mctinc.org ad on page 9Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center 3018 Rattlesnake Dr. 549-0988 ALF/LTCMissoula Manor Retirement Home 909 W. Central 728-3210 RTH missoulamanor.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 59Partners in Home Care 2687 Palmer St. 728-8848 advertiser www.partnersinhomecare.org ad on page 60Pleasant View Personal Care Home 4322 W. Central Ave. 728-8675 ALFProvidence Medical Group 500 W. Broadway 543-7271 advertiser providenceclinics.org/mt ad on page 5

Providence St. Patrick Hospital 500 W. Broadway 543-7271 advertiser www.saintpatrick.org ad on page 5

Riverside Health Care Center 1301 E. Broadway 721-0680 LTC www.riversidesenior.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 22

Rosetta Assisted Living 2810 Great Northern Loop 728-5822 ADC/ALFThe Springs at Missoula 3710 American Way 273-0101 ALFThe University of Montana Foundation P.O. Box 7159 443-2593 advertiser supportum.org/plannedgiving ad on page 6

The Village Health Care Center 2651 South Ave. W 728-9162 LTC www.villagehealthcare.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 22

• Home Health• Hospice• Home Medical Equipment• Infusion Therapy• Home & Community Based Services

Missoula’s only non-profit nationally accredited home health care organization. We have been bringing health care home to patients and their families in Western Montana for over twenty-five years.

ACCREDITED

ACHC

Co-founded by St. Patrick Hospital and Community Medical Center

Missoula • 728-88482687 Palmer Street, Suite B, 59808

PolSon • 883-8412 1 14th avenue West, 59860www.partnersinhomecare.org

saintpatrick.org

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The Village Senior Residence 2815 Old Fort Rd. 549-1300 ALF/RTH www.villagesenior.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 61

Western Montana Clinic 500 W. Broadway 721-5600 advertiser www.westernmontanaclinic.com ad on page 61

montana City 59634Country Life Assisted Living LLC 12 Bessler Rd. 443-1288 ALF

PHiliPsBurg 59858Granite Co. Medical Center Adult Day Care 310 Sansome St. 859-3271 ADC

Plains 59859Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home 10 Kruger Rd. 826-4800 LTC

PlentyWooD 59254La Casa Personal Care 408 E. Lasater Ave. 765-1669 ALFMontana Pioneer Manor 605 Sheridan 765-1400 RTHSheridan Memorial Nursing Home 440 W. Laurel Ave. 765-1420 LTC

Polson 59860Grandma’s House Too 41544 Pine Tree Ln. 251-7101 ALFThe 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 advertiser www.saintjoes.org ad on page 5

Serving Missoula Seniors since 1989Retirement Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartmentsPersonalized assisted living servicesTransportation, Dining Services & Life Enrichment Programs

A Platinum Service Community Managed by The Goodman Group.

2815 Old Fort Road Missoula, MT 59804(406) 549-1300

www.villagesenior.com

Discover how good life can be.

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MISSOULA URGENT CARENOW CARE BROADWAY BUILDING500 W BROADWAY

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Discover theBenefits of

Healthy Living

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The Providence St. Joseph Assisted Living Program is

based on the principles of choice, dignity, independence,

privacy, individuality and homelike surroundings. The

program is designed for seniors who desire or need to

have some additional personal assistance with managing

their activites of daily living. Situated on the St. Joseph

Medical Center campus, our environment is naturally

enhanced with beautiful scenery, immaculate grounds

and a breathtaking view of the Mission Mountain Range.

We know that you will look forward to life at Providence

St. Joseph Assisted Living as much as we look forward

to welcoming you home!

We’ll make your golden years glow.

We Offer: •PrivateApartments •24-Hour,RN/CNAAssistance •BeautySalon •3MealsDaily

•HousekeepingandLaundry•ActivitiesProgram•PetsAllowed•MedicaidWaiverAccepted

11 17th Avenue East, Polson

406-883-1011

saintjoes.org

St. Joseph Assisted Living 11 17th Ave. E 883-1011 ALF www.saintjoes.org ad on page 62

The Retreat 1303 Rivendell Ct. 883-4897 ALF reD loDge 59068Cedar Wood Villa #1 S. Oaks 446-2525 ADC/LTCThe Shepherd Cottage at the Willows 2475 N. Broadway 446-1020 ALFThe Sojourner Cottage at the Willows 2475 N. Broadway 446-1020 ALF ronan 59864Lily of the Valley 34248 Terrace Lake Rd. 676-2279 ALFMountain View Care Center 829 Main St. SW 676-5510 LTCSt. Luke Extended Care Facility 107 6th Ave. SW 676-2900 ADC/LTC

rounDuP 59072TLC Personal Care Home 804 2nd St. W 323-3073 ALFWhistling Pines Personal Care Home 40 Horsethief Rd. 323-3212 ALF

savage 59262Savage Sunrise Manor 407 Mesa St. S 776-2040 ALF sCoBey 59263Daniels Memorial Hospital & Nursing Home 105 5th Ave. E 487-2296 ADC/LTCJust Like Home (Living Solutions LLC) 104 3rd Ave. W 487-2081 ALF

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sHelBy 59474Marias Care Center 640 Park Ave. 434-3261 LTCMarias Heritage Center 111 2nd St. S 434-3290 ALF sHeriDan 59749Home Park Assisted Living 504 Ray Lane 596-3800 ALFTobacco Root Mountains Care Center 326 Madison St. 842-5418/842-5600 ADC/LTC

siDney 59270Golden Bridges ADC 104 14th Ave. NW 488-2300 ADCSidney 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 59865Closer to Home 61262 Watson Rd. 745-0272 ADC/ALFPines of Mission 320 Mission Dr. 745-1021 ALF

stevensville 59870Bitterroot Valley Living Center PCH 57 Main 777-2022 ALFThe Living Center 63 Main St. 777-5411 LTC/RTH

suPerior 59872Mountain View Village 1301 6th Ave. E 822-3719 ALF

tHomPson Falls 59873Cherry Hill Assisted Living 214 Church St. 827-1272 ALF

tHree ForKs 59752Pathways Assisted Living 622 Main 285-5227 ALF

toWnsenD 59644TLC - 4U LLC 114 N. Spruce 266-4453 ALFTownsend Personal Care Inc. 128 Hwy 12 E 266-3711 ALF

WHiteFisH 59937The Springs at Whitefish 1001 River Lakes Parkway 862-6322 ALFWhitefish Care & Rehabilitation Center 1305 E. 7th St. 862-3557 LTC

WHiteHall 59759Liberty Place 1 1173 Hwy 55 287-7996 ALFLiberty Place 2 113 W. Third 287-2300 ALFMeadowlark Manor 35 Skyline Dr. 287-5530 ADC/ALF(Caslen Living Center Inc.) www.caslenlc.com dir. on page 68 ad on page 56

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

WolF Point 59201Faith Lutheran Home 1000 6th Ave. N 653-1400 ADC/LTC/RTH

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AnAcondANew Horizons 402 Christine Ct. 563-7008 www.caslenlc.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Administrators Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

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BILLInGSAspen View 3075 Ave. C 332-3213 aspenview.net IL Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 29

Billings Health and Rehabilitation 2115 Central Ave. 656-6500 www.billingshealth.com SNF Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

Canyon Creek 1785 Majestic Lane 281-8455 www.canyoncreekmontana.com MEM/ADC Yes Call for details No No No Yes Yes Contracted 3 40

Memory Care Community

Cozy Cottage 1623 Ave. F 969-1680 Yes Yes Yes Small Yes Yes Call for details Call for details 3 41

Cozy Cottage Too 3824 Audubon Way 534-3334 Yes Yes Yes Small Yes Yes Call for details Call for details 3 41

Marquis Grand Park 1221 28th St. W 652-6989 marquiscompanies.com ALF/ADC/MEM Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 41

Sweetwater 3140 Sweetwater Dr. 651-8111 sweetwaterretirement.com RTH/ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Bus Yes Respite 3 42

Valley Health Care Center 1807 24th St. W 656-5010 www.valleyhcc.com SNF Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

Westpark Village 2351 Solomon Ave. 652-4886 www.westparksenior.com IL/ALF Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No 3 43

BozemAnEmeritus at Springmeadows 3175 Graf St. 587-4570 www.emeritus.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 44

The Knolls at Hillcrest Knolls Dr, off Highland Blvd 522-7084 www.hillcrestlivingbozeman.com 55+homes No No Yes Yes Yes No No No NA 43

Spring Creek Memory Care 1641 Hunters Way 586-0074 www.springcreekinnmontana.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Contracted 3+snacks 45

Summer Wood Apartments 1441 N. 15th Ave. 522-0675 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unit

Butte Columbus Plaza 1515 Oregon Ave. 782-0090 IL No No Yes Yes Yes No No No 0 45

and Highland View Manor

Continental Gardens 100 Gardens Way 533-0705 IL No Waiver Yes Small Yes Limited No No 1 45

Meadowlands 4034 Elizabeth Warren 782-5151 buttehousing.org SH No NA Yes Yes Yes Bus stop No No 0 46

20 lb limit across Continental

Rosalie Manor 1125 S. Main St. 782-4436 buttehousing.org SH No NA Yes Yes Yes City bus comes No No Meals on 46

20 lb limit to front door Wheels

choteAu Beehive Homes 1006 Division St. SE 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 47

Waiver Discretion

coLumBIA FALLS Beehive Homes 1660 13th St. W 871-8667 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 47

Waiver Discretion

Montana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr. 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/ LTC/SNF Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 48

Ext. 261 vethome/MVHHP.shtml

Montana Veterans Home - 400 Veterans Dr. 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/ RTH No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 48

Domiciliary Ext. 261 vethome/MVHHP.shtml

coLumBuS Meadowlark Assisted Living 443 Quarry Rd. 322-6150 www.caslenlc.com ALF No Yes Yes Administrators Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

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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

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AnAcondANew Horizons 402 Christine Ct. 563-7008 www.caslenlc.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Administrators Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

Discretion

BILLInGSAspen View 3075 Ave. C 332-3213 aspenview.net IL Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 29

Billings Health and Rehabilitation 2115 Central Ave. 656-6500 www.billingshealth.com SNF Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

Canyon Creek 1785 Majestic Lane 281-8455 www.canyoncreekmontana.com MEM/ADC Yes Call for details No No No Yes Yes Contracted 3 40

Memory Care Community

Cozy Cottage 1623 Ave. F 969-1680 Yes Yes Yes Small Yes Yes Call for details Call for details 3 41

Cozy Cottage Too 3824 Audubon Way 534-3334 Yes Yes Yes Small Yes Yes Call for details Call for details 3 41

Marquis Grand Park 1221 28th St. W 652-6989 marquiscompanies.com ALF/ADC/MEM Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 41

Sweetwater 3140 Sweetwater Dr. 651-8111 sweetwaterretirement.com RTH/ALF No Yes Yes Yes Yes Bus Yes Respite 3 42

Valley Health Care Center 1807 24th St. W 656-5010 www.valleyhcc.com SNF Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

Westpark Village 2351 Solomon Ave. 652-4886 www.westparksenior.com IL/ALF Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No 3 43

BozemAnEmeritus at Springmeadows 3175 Graf St. 587-4570 www.emeritus.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 44

The Knolls at Hillcrest Knolls Dr, off Highland Blvd 522-7084 www.hillcrestlivingbozeman.com 55+homes No No Yes Yes Yes No No No NA 43

Spring Creek Memory Care 1641 Hunters Way 586-0074 www.springcreekinnmontana.com ALF/MEM Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Contracted 3+snacks 45

Summer Wood Apartments 1441 N. 15th Ave. 522-0675 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unit

Butte Columbus Plaza 1515 Oregon Ave. 782-0090 IL No No Yes Yes Yes No No No 0 45

and Highland View Manor

Continental Gardens 100 Gardens Way 533-0705 IL No Waiver Yes Small Yes Limited No No 1 45

Meadowlands 4034 Elizabeth Warren 782-5151 buttehousing.org SH No NA Yes Yes Yes Bus stop No No 0 46

20 lb limit across Continental

Rosalie Manor 1125 S. Main St. 782-4436 buttehousing.org SH No NA Yes Yes Yes City bus comes No No Meals on 46

20 lb limit to front door Wheels

choteAu Beehive Homes 1006 Division St. SE 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 47

Waiver Discretion

coLumBIA FALLS Beehive Homes 1660 13th St. W 871-8667 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 47

Waiver Discretion

Montana Veterans Home 400 Veterans Dr. 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/ LTC/SNF Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 48

Ext. 261 vethome/MVHHP.shtml

Montana Veterans Home - 400 Veterans Dr. 892-3256 www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/ RTH No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes PT/OT/SLP 5 48

Domiciliary Ext. 261 vethome/MVHHP.shtml

coLumBuS Meadowlark Assisted Living 443 Quarry Rd. 322-6150 www.caslenlc.com ALF No Yes Yes Administrators Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

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conrad Beehive Homes 205 N. Wisconsin St.. 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 49

Waiver Discretion

cutbankBeehive Homes 318 E Main St.. 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 49

Waiver Discretion

great falls#1 Beehive Homes 2824 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#2 Beehive Homes 2816 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#3 Beehive Homes 2300 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#4 Beehive Homes 2320 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#5 Beehive Homes 2400 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#6 Beehive Homes 2420 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

Benefis Senior Care Center 2621 15th Ave. S 455-5902 www.benefis.org LTC/MEM Yes Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Medicaid Discretion

Benefis Transitional Care Unit 500 15th Ave. S 455-2474 www.benefis.org LTC Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Medicaid Discretion

Emeritus at Cambridge Place 1104 6th Ave. N 727-0447 www.emeritus.com IL NA NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 2 51

The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org LTC Yes Medicare No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Senior Care Cottages Opens summer 2013 Discretion

The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF/MEM No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Reflections Memory Support Opens summer 2013 Discretion

The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

The Timbers Assisted Living Opens summer 2013 Discretion

Ruby House 811 2nd Ave. S 453-0607 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF, MEM Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Allowed 3 53

Sapphire House 815 2nd Ave. S 453-5720 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF, MEM Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Allowed 3 53

The Portage 1521 23rd St.. S 452-0970 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unit

hamiltonBeehive Homes 842 New York Ave. 375-5464 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid No No Yes Arranged In house No 3 53

Waiver

Valley View Estates 225 N. 8th St. S. 363-1144 www.valleyviewestates.org SNF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

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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

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conrad Beehive Homes 205 N. Wisconsin St.. 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 49

Waiver Discretion

cutbankBeehive Homes 318 E Main St.. 590-7041 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 49

Waiver Discretion

great falls#1 Beehive Homes 2824 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#2 Beehive Homes 2816 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#3 Beehive Homes 2300 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#4 Beehive Homes 2320 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#5 Beehive Homes 2400 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

#6 Beehive Homes 2420 15th Ave. S. 761-3080 beehivehomes.com MEM Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 50

Waiver Discretion

Benefis Senior Care Center 2621 15th Ave. S 455-5902 www.benefis.org LTC/MEM Yes Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Medicaid Discretion

Benefis Transitional Care Unit 500 15th Ave. S 455-2474 www.benefis.org LTC Medicare / No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Medicaid Discretion

Emeritus at Cambridge Place 1104 6th Ave. N 727-0447 www.emeritus.com IL NA NA Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 2 51

The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org LTC Yes Medicare No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Senior Care Cottages Opens summer 2013 Discretion

The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF/MEM No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

Reflections Memory Support Opens summer 2013 Discretion

The Grandview at Benefis 1301 11th Ave. S 455-5960 www.thegrandviewatbenefis.org ALF No No Administrators Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 52

The Timbers Assisted Living Opens summer 2013 Discretion

Ruby House 811 2nd Ave. S 453-0607 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF, MEM Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Allowed 3 53

Sapphire House 815 2nd Ave. S 453-5720 www.mtgemsinc.com ALF, MEM Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Allowed 3 53

The Portage 1521 23rd St.. S 452-0970 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unit

hamiltonBeehive Homes 842 New York Ave. 375-5464 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid No No Yes Arranged In house No 3 53

Waiver

Valley View Estates 225 N. 8th St. S. 363-1144 www.valleyviewestates.org SNF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

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

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advertiser housing directory

HelenaAspen Village 615 Janet St.. 449-1226 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unit

Hunters Point 2801 Colonial Dr. 558-4632 hunterspointe.com IL Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 29

KalispellMarion Finley Friendship House 606 2nd Ave W 257-8375 ALF Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No 3 55

Van Ee Apartments 420 Grandview Dr. 257-8051 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unitlewiston

New Horizons 217/221 McKinley St. 538-8455 www.caslenlc.com ALF No Yes Yes Adminstratiors Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

Discretion

livingstonCaslen Living Center 1301 Wineglass Lane 222-0797 www.caslenlc.com ALF No Yes Yes Adminstratiors Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

Discretion

manHattanParkhaven 100 Hamilton Ct. 282-7488 www.parkavenretirement.com SH/RTH/ALF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Room Avail. 3 57

missoula#1 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#2 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#3 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#4 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALS Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#5 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

Clark Fork Riverside 301 W Front St. 721-2439 www.clarkforkriverside.com RTH No Section 8 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 2 59

Emeritus at Hunters Glen 3620 American Way 542-7009 www.emeritus.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3+snacks 59

Grizzly Peak 3600 American Way 626-3105 grizzly-peak.com IL Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 29

Hillside Health Care Center 4720 23rd Ave 251-5100 www.hillsidesenior.com SNF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

Hillside Place 4718 23rd Ave. 251-5100 www.hillsidesenior.com ALF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 22

Missoula Manor 909 W Central 728-3210 www.missoulamanor.com RTH No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 3 59

Riverside Health Care Center 1301 E Broadway 721-0680 www.riversidesenior.com SNF Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

The Village Health Care Center 2651 South Ave W 728-9162 www.villagehealthcare.com SNF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

The Village Senior Residence 2815 Old Fort Rd. 549-1300 www.villagesenior.com IL/ALF Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 61

polsonSt. Joseph Retirement Community 11 Seventeenth Ave. E 883-1011 www.saintjoes.org ALF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 62

wHiteHallMeadowlark Manor 35 Skyline Dr. 287-5530 www.caslenlc.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Administrators Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

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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

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HelenaAspen Village 615 Janet St.. 449-1226 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unit

Hunters Point 2801 Colonial Dr. 558-4632 hunterspointe.com IL Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 29

KalispellMarion Finley Friendship House 606 2nd Ave W 257-8375 ALF Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No 3 55

Van Ee Apartments 420 Grandview Dr. 257-8051 www.accessiblespace.org IL No Low Income Can Smoke Yes Yes Near Busline No No NA 56

Housing In Unitlewiston

New Horizons 217/221 McKinley St. 538-8455 www.caslenlc.com ALF No Yes Yes Adminstratiors Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

Discretion

livingstonCaslen Living Center 1301 Wineglass Lane 222-0797 www.caslenlc.com ALF No Yes Yes Adminstratiors Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

Discretion

manHattanParkhaven 100 Hamilton Ct. 282-7488 www.parkavenretirement.com SH/RTH/ALF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Room Avail. 3 57

missoula#1 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#2 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#3 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#4 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALS Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

#5 Beehive Homes 2406 River Rd. 543-0345 beehivehomes.com ALF Yes Medicaid Yes Administrators Yes Arranged In House No 3 58

Waver Discretion

Clark Fork Riverside 301 W Front St. 721-2439 www.clarkforkriverside.com RTH No Section 8 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 2 59

Emeritus at Hunters Glen 3620 American Way 542-7009 www.emeritus.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3+snacks 59

Grizzly Peak 3600 American Way 626-3105 grizzly-peak.com IL Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 29

Hillside Health Care Center 4720 23rd Ave 251-5100 www.hillsidesenior.com SNF Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

Hillside Place 4718 23rd Ave. 251-5100 www.hillsidesenior.com ALF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 22

Missoula Manor 909 W Central 728-3210 www.missoulamanor.com RTH No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No 3 59

Riverside Health Care Center 1301 E Broadway 721-0680 www.riversidesenior.com SNF Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

The Village Health Care Center 2651 South Ave W 728-9162 www.villagehealthcare.com SNF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 22

The Village Senior Residence 2815 Old Fort Rd. 549-1300 www.villagesenior.com IL/ALF Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No 3 61

polsonSt. Joseph Retirement Community 11 Seventeenth Ave. E 883-1011 www.saintjoes.org ALF Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 62

wHiteHallMeadowlark Manor 35 Skyline Dr. 287-5530 www.caslenlc.com ALF Yes Yes Yes Administrators Yes Arranged Yes No 3+snacks 56

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llet’s face it, the main reason to have a car show, aside from admiring the curves and colors of the vintage cars, is to provide a place for guys to pod-up and share stories. the 34th annual missoula and Bitterroot auto swap meet and Car show at the missoula County Fairgrounds in June provided just such a venue.

71January 2013

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“Aid in Dying”Whose Choice?

Originally published in the Montana Medical Association Bulletin, Fall 2012

Citizens Group Challenges Board Statement on Assisted Suicide

Montanans Against Assisted Suicide (MAAS) is a grassroots citizens’ group opposed to physician-assisted suicide. Our reasons include that legalization is a recipe for elder abuse, for example, by an adult child wanting an inheritance who suggests, encourages or coerces his father to request and then take the lethal dose. In Oregon, other suicides have increased with legalization of physician-assisted suicide. MAAS is now engaged in a legal challenge against the Montana Board of Medical Examiners’ Position Statement No. 20, which erroneously implies that assisted suicide is legal in Montana.

Bradley Williams, Coordinator

If assisted suicide becomes law,whose choice will it be?

Your choice? Or the choiceof someone else?

Prevent assisted elder abuse.Say NO to assisted suicide.

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