Bozeman Health Hillcrest Senior Living, Birchwood, is a senior living community that provides both independent living and assisted living apartments, including studios and one-bedrooms, and the building sits on a bluff looking out over the Gallatin Valley with mountain views all around, so folks who live here get to enjoy beautiful scenery in every season, which really makes sitting or walking outside on one of the walking paths or in the gardens and greenhouse something special, and when the weather turns cold, residents can still enjoy a cozy lounge by the fireplace, a good book from the large library, or a game in the activity room. Birchwood has its own dining room, and meals use a restaurant-style dining format with all-day service and can fit special diets including allergies or diabetes, and there are regular activities organized by both the community and the residents themselves, which might be games, crafts in the art room, fitness in the exercise center, or just visits and chats in the common areas. The building is tobacco-free, has underground parking, postal and banking services, a salon for haircuts, massage therapy, and space for gardening, so many needs are taken care of right there on site, and staff handle weekly housekeeping and laundry, so apartments stay neat and you don't have to worry about those chores, plus there are maintenance staff around to fix problems.
Birchwood provides 24-hour care staff with supervision from licensed nurses, so help is always available, whether it's for medication management, transfers, bathing, dressing, or just needing someone for quick assistance, and the emergency alert system makes sure people can get help fast if needed, which gives peace of mind to both residents and families. There's also a move-in support process to help settle in, and the service plan is set up after a health assessment, with fees based on what kind of help a person needs, but no one's asked to sign a long-term lease. The apartments are pet-friendly, so folks' small animals are welcome, and there's even respite and recovery care for those who need short-term stays or help after illness, with fully furnished apartments and assistance day and night. The minimum age is 55. There are regular outings and rides to shopping, community places, and medical appointments, and Bozeman Health Hospital is just a couple of minutes away, so high-level medical care is close, and the on-site wellness clinic means checkups and nurse consultations can happen without leaving the building.
Birchwood uses a simple flat-rate fee that covers meals, utilities, Wi-Fi, cable, transportation, housekeeping, and more, so there aren't hidden costs for everyday things, but personal care services do cost extra if someone needs more help. Security is provided by Bozeman Health, shared across the community, and the whole campus is tobacco-free for everyone. Residents have access to a fitness studio, underground parking for their cars, a greenhouse to keep gardening even in the cold months, and green space and trails right on the edge of town and parks, with room to grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables in the garden plots. Bank and notary services, check cashing, and postage stamps are available as well, which is convenient. Birchwood is a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, with over 200 medical professionals available through Bozeman Health for things like physical therapy, blood draws, and more, and everyone living here gets both independence and the chance to join a caring community with staff on site all day and all night.
