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Senior living in Whitefish, MT

5 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
5
in Whitefish
Licensed capacity
201
4 of 5 report it
Adults 65+
2,043
Census estimate for Whitefish
Within 25 miles
34
of the center of Whitefish
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Senior living communities near Whitefish

Counting neighboring towns, there are 34 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Whitefish, 29 more than in Whitefish itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Whitefish

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Whitefish at a glance

There are 5 senior living communities in Whitefish, MT, according to public records. 3 of the 4 that report their size have 17 to 60 residents.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents3
  • More than 60 residents1
1 senior living community did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Montana

In Montana, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services about a licensed community, or the Montana long-term care ombudsman at (406) 444-32852.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Montana

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Montana Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Montana Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Montana Veterans Affairs Division helps with claims (406-542-2501).7
Medicare counseling
Montana’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-406-444-4077.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Whitefish

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Flathead County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Flathead County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Area IX Local Agency on Aging2

    (406) 758-5737

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Flathead County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Montana Adult Protective Services

    844-277-9300

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-406-444-4077

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Montana Veterans Affairs Division7

    406-542-2501

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Montana Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Montana.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Whitefish

How many senior living communities are in Whitefish, MT?

WeFoundCare lists 5 senior living communities in Whitefish, MT, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Whitefish there are 34.

How many residents can senior living communities in Whitefish serve?

4 of the 5 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 201 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,043 adults age 65 and older live in Whitefish.

Who licenses senior living in Montana?

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services licenses senior living in Montana. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Whitefish?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Flathead County, call (406) 758-5737. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Montana Adult Protective Services at 844-277-9300.

Are there senior living communities near Whitefish?

Nearby cities with listings include Columbia Falls (8, 8.5 mi), Kalispell (23, 15.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Whitefish

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Whitefish (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 4 of 5 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Whitefish (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Licensure Bureau. mt-reports.com/portal/SearchFacility.aspx Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.