On this page
Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 12 families in Billings access the VA benefits they've earned.
Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Billings
This Billings community is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus. Ask us whether VA Aid & Attendance, up to $3,845 a month, can offset Billings costs. Start your free eligibility check, or call (844) 757-3047.
Billings by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Billings
No Billings-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Montana has a median of $3,153 a month, according to SeniorLiving.org’s 2026 cost analysis of NIC and government data, and prices in Billings can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Billings resident needs more help later, assisted living in Montana has a statewide median of $6,075 a month and non-medical in-home care $7,245 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Billings?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Billings veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including paid help brought into an independent living apartment.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Billings
About 8,533 veterans live in Billings, and 4,334 of them are 65 or older. Yellowstone County, which includes Billings, is home to 12,127 veterans, 5,977 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More in Montana
See Independent Living in Montana for the full state list.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Billings and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Billings Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Billings?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Billings, MT, out of 1 across Montana.
Can a Billings veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Billings veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
The Billings partner also offers assisted living on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Billings
Assisted Living in Billings
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Billings.
Memory Care in Billings
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Billings.
In-Home Care in Billings
Caregivers who come to the house in Billings, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Billings? See Independent Living in Montana or the complete guide to independent living.
