Assisted Living Communities in Kalispell, Montana

Assisted living facilities in Kalispell charge $4,650 per month for housing and personal care, which is a couple of hundred dollars higher than the state and national norms of $4,450 and $4,500, respectively. Other surveyed cities in Montana have lower monthly rates, including Billings, where rates average $4,564, and Great Falls, where residents pay about $500 less per month than in Kalispell. Across state lines in Bismarck, SD, rates are $940 less than in Kalispell, but local care costs are economical compared to rates in Casper, WY, where residents pay $4,844 for care.

In Kalispell, assisted living rates average $4,650 per month.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Montana page.

In Kalispell, assisted living is the most affordable surveyed senior care option with monthly rates coming in at $4,650. This is hundreds below the cost of private in-home care and home health care, which averages $5,243. Nursing home care is the most expensive long-term care option in Kalispell, with rates starting at $9,125.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services licenses and regulates assisted living facilities in Kalispell. This department publishes information on minimum standards facilities must meet to support residents’ comfort and quality of life. It also fields and follows up on complaints made by or on behalf of residents regarding substandard care or conditions.

• Kalispell is home to Logan Health, which specializes in cancer care, surgical services, orthopedics and primary care services. There are about 232 doctors per capita in this community, and health costs trend about 5% below the national norm, which may make medical services accessible to seniors.
• Kalispell’s air quality is decent and may support the health and comfort of older adults living with heart and lung conditions. While Flathead County, where the city is located, gets an F for 24-hour particle pollution from the American Lung Association, it has an A for ozone pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution.
• Seniors in Kalispell have access to public transportation services through Mountain Climber, the public bus service. This organization operates fixed-ride services, as well as a demand-response service.
• Seniors in Kalispell pay state income taxes on all their retirement income, although those whose income is below a certain threshold can claim a deduction to avoid paying taxes on Social Security benefits. The city doesn’t have a sales tax, however, which can help seniors’ retirement income stretch further.
• Kalispell’s cost of living is high compared to state and national norms, which may be a concern for some seniors. On a 100-point index based on national norms, the city rates 108.6. Housing prices here are high, even compared to Montana’s median home cost, but seniors may avoid this expense by choosing assisted living.
• Property crime is prevalent in Kalispell, rating 69.4 on a 100-point index compared to the national score of 35.4, which may make assisted living a good alternative to living alone. However, the number of reported crimes has been trending downward over the past two decades. The city's violent crime rating of 19.9 is a few points lower than the national norm.
• The weather in Kalispell is generally pleasant, with the city rating 8.9 on a 10-point comfort index compared to a national score of 7.8. Daytime temperatures range from 30 to 81 degrees over the course of the year, appealing to seniors who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons.