Prairie Tower Apartments sits at 725 N 25th St, Billings, MT 59101, and it's got a long history of serving seniors and disabled adults who live on lower incomes, so you see they offer one to two-bedroom apartments with affordable, income-based rent, and the rents usually sit at around 30% of your income up to the maximum set by HUD, though you'll see some listed rents too, like $970 or $921, depending on the unit number, and those units have different availability, with some open now and some already rented. The building is set up for folks aged 62 or older or those who are disabled, and every apartment comes with its own temperature controls, emergency call systems, and individual smoke sensors, which helps people feel safe in their own place, and the fact that utilities like cable, gas, electricity, water, and garbage are already covered in the rent and you just take care of your own telephone is a relief for many.
They've got different care levels-there's independent living for those who just want a hassle-free place and a chance to join in social activities; they've got assisted living services for people who need some help with daily things like getting dressed or bathing; and they've got memory care services with support for folks living with dementia or Alzheimer's. Personalized care plans get made for each resident depending on what you need, and the Resident Service Coordinator helps people find extra services out in the community. They do serve a daily nutritious midday meal in the dining room and you'll pay for that outside of your regular rent, but you need to know they don't offer personal care services like a nursing home would and the staff isn't licensed for that.
Amenities include a courtyard, a recreation room, computer room, fitness center, light housekeeping, beauty salon, patio, controlled access, after dark lighting, on-site management, covered parking, a library, newspaper, snow removal, lawn care, and laundry facilities in the building, with apartments featuring carpeted floors, electric heat, refrigerator, electric range, and wheelchair access, and for people with pets, you can have a dog or cat if you pay a $300 deposit. The building's got elevators that make it easier for people using walkers or wheelchairs, and folks use a secured entry to come and go. They run group activities in the common spaces, and they've won some community awards for care, activities, friendliness, and engagement, so that's always something folks mention. They've got online applications which makes it easier for people who can't come in person, and you can see floor plans, photos, and a listing of which units are available or not, with everything clearly laid out.
Every apartment is part of a larger effort to let seniors and disabled adults live with as much dignity and independence as possible, and there's always someone on-site for help, but without being hands-on unless you need it, so you'll find friends to share a meal with or a game in the rec room, but if you want to be left alone, that's possible too, and the options for rent, care services, and amenities can suit people looking for a community but who also value keeping things simple.
