The Springs at Whitefish sits at 1001 River Lakes Parkway in Whitefish, Montana, and offers a mix of assisted living, memory care, and independent living services for seniors, and you can see the relaxed, lodge-style architecture with wood beams and high ceilings as soon as you walk in, which makes the place feel both warm and neighborly, with familiar faces and a sense of belonging that comes from both caring staff and friendly residents. The community provides 57 assisted living apartments, with choices ranging from studios-including deluxe studios-to one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, and the apartment layouts let you add your own personal touches while having your own private bathroom, and there are also 19 contemporary Montana-style apartments in the Hidden Meadow Memory Care area, which are designed especially for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's. There's always staff on duty 24 hours a day so someone's there if you need help, whether it's with daily tasks, housekeeping, medication reminders, or making sure meals are fresh, seasonal, and nutritious-the dining team really takes pride in their food philosophy.
The Springs at Whitefish uses the Footsteps® program for memory care, with individualized care plans that match each resident's needs, which helps residents keep their dignity and independence while being as safe as possible. The team talks with each resident about their goals and what care or lifestyle plan fits best, and the whole place is laid out to make both daily life and care easier, keeping chores and stress down so people can focus on relationships, activities, or just relaxing in the living room, common spaces, or outside in the fresh Montana air. There's a packed schedule of daily activities-fitness classes, art and hobby programs, group social events, and even scheduled trips out to places like museums and theaters-so people can always find something to do if they want. Family-oriented group associations help everyone feel included, and you'll see that most people start to build new friendships over time, especially with so many events to choose from.
Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple dining rooms, and spaces to gather, plus support with chores so residents can spend more time on things that matter to them, like meeting friends, seeing family, or joining in on fitness or wellness programs. The atmosphere stays comfortable because housekeeping keeps everything clean, and the staff focus on making sure the environment stays safe and supportive while encouraging independence where possible. Hours for visits or meetings run Monday through Saturday with some different times, so families can usually stop in when it works for them, and there's always a strong sense of respect and kindness in how the team supports residents through every stage of aging, true to the community's roots in family values and treating everyone with dignity and care.
