Montana

Residential assisted living licensing rules and official state resources

Licensure term: "Assisted living facility" means 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. Categories: A, B and C (B limited to 5 residents and C even more stringent requirements)
Resident capacity: No limit stated on State website - check with county for specific zoning/regulations.
Staff ratios: The facility shall have a sufficient number of qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident, to respond in emergency situations, and all related services
Cost of licensing: $20 Application Fee
Bedroom square footage: Each single bedroom must contain at least 100 square feet, and each multi-bedroom must contain at least 80 square feet per resident
Memory care: Refer to Category C rules/regulations:

Full requirements

Regulatory Agency: Montana State - Department of Public Health and Human Services
Contact Phone Number: (406) 444-2676
Licensure Term(s): "Assisted living facility" means 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. Categories: A, B and C (B limited to 5 residents and C even more stringent requirements)
Census Requirements: No limit stated on State website - check with county for specific zoning/regulations.
Staff Ratios: The facility shall have a sufficient number of qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident, to respond in emergency situations, and all related services
Cost of Licensing: $20 Application Fee
Square Footage Requirements: Each single bedroom must contain at least 100 square feet, and each multi-bedroom must contain at least 80 square feet per resident Enough total living or recreational and dining room area to allow at least 30 square feet per resident
Bathrooms Required: The facility shall provide: (a) at least one toilet for every four residents; (b) one bathing facility for every 12 residents; and (c) a toilet and sink in each toilet room.