St. John's United - The Vista sits on one level in Billings, Montana, and belongs to the St. John's United family, and folks there can choose from independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in a Christian environment with a focus on personal care and independence. The building has efficiency, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes, private baths, walk-in showers, refrigerators, microwaves, wall safes, and climate controls, all with easy ground-floor access, and every room includes phone and cable, so folks can stay in touch and keep comfortable. There's a dining room for daily meals, staff prepare meals and can cater to special diets like diabetes or food allergies, and you see laundry, linen, and housekeeping taken care of for a low-hassle life. Residents can use the library, activities room, lounges, salon, arts room, chapel, media room, and a cozy walking path outside, and there's a garden and outdoor space for fresh air, so everyone can find a spot to rest or meet others.
People here get all-day dining, help with bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, medication, and someone's always on site, since there's a team of certified caregivers and 24-hour licensed nurses, and the emergency call system with portable units means help's always near. There's a pharmacy, wellness clinic, weekly lab clinics, monthly foot care, rehab services, plus home health care with Medicare certification, hospice, and memory care plans for those with dementia. There's support for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory folks, so assistance is matched to what someone needs, whether it's a little help or a lot, with both short-term rehab and long-term stays covered, and even adult day and non-medical home care services available.
Transportation helps folks get to medical appointments or local spots, and there's regular shuttle and parking for those with their own car, and pets can live here too. The Vista runs programs for every day of the week, from exercise and spiritual engagement to game days, continuing education, and artistic activities, and there are many cultural and religious events in the well-kept chapel, so residents can socialize and make new friends. You'll see a barber shop and seated wellness classes for physical strength, and for those who want to join the larger St. John's United community, locations like Mission Ridge or Aeries offer other types of support. Everyone's encouraged to join group travel, life enrichment programming, or just enjoy a quiet stroll on the walking paths. Folks get to age in place, since it's a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), so care can change as needs change without leaving. The Vista has a 5.0-star rating from seven reviews, and some say it's a safe and friendly place to live, where people help each other and staff are always there when needed.
