DPHHS/SLTC - Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Helena RPO offers a range of care and support right in a Continuing Care Retirement Community with several housing options, so folks who live there get different levels of help as their needs change, whether that's independent living, assisted living, or full nursing care-all in one place, which makes it easier to stay in a familiar setting. The Helena RPO mainly helps people with complex needs, including those who are blind or have low vision, by providing home and community-based support. The place has 62 certified beds and meets Medicare and Medicaid standards as a non-profit corporation.
Residents have access to private bathrooms, kitchenettes, furnished rooms with cable TV, phones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and common areas such as a library, gardens, walking paths, outdoor spaces, a spa/wellness room, and a salon. Meals get prepared by a professional chef in a community dining room with all-day dining, and there are allergy-sensitive and special diet choices for those who need them, including help with diabetes and food allergies. Daily activities include community-sponsored events, fitness rooms, movie nights, music, arts rooms, and resident-run activities, so there's something for everyone's interests. The New Horizons Assisted Living facility offers semi-private or one-bedroom assisted living options for residents needing extra support.
Care teams help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, and other daily activities, and there's a 24-hour call system along with regular supervision so folks stay safe. Skilled nursing services are available, including 12-16 hours of nursing care-especially helpful for people who need medical help each day. The facility makes sure medication gets managed, meals are healthy, and that support is in place for non-ambulatory and medically complex residents. For safety and peace of mind, the community has an emergency alert system, move-in coordination, and offers laundry, housekeeping, and transportation support.
Family and resident councils meet to voice concerns and make improvements, and the community's close to hospitals for comprehensive medical care when it's needed. There's always enrichment available, like arts and crafts, and the staff try to build a strong, active, and social environment for everyone.
