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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Heron, MT
Assisted living costs in Heron average about $4,206 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 32 communities in Heron. Our detailed directory has 394 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hello! A few short words about "Country Comfort Residential Care". In all honesty, we are not a large corporate facility, and we don't try to be. What we do strive for, however, is to be the best at what we are: an independent and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The community is very installment and the atmosphere is home-like. I would recommend this community to others
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Lodge at Fairway Forest #1 is located in Coeur d'Alene, ID in Kootenai County. This residential care home provides the right assistance that you need in an area that is situated on the north shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Those spending time in Coeur d'Alene enjoy all that it has to offer...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Heron, MT
The average cost of senior living in Heron is $4,206 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thompson Falls, MT with an average of $3,200 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Heron, MT vs. the state and national average
Heron, MT
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Heron vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Heron, MT by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Heron, MT
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What families are saying about assisted living in Heron
Recent reviews for assisted living in Heron
The Renaissance at Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d’Alene, ID
4.7
They have nice and caring people that work there, it is a very nice facility. The community is kept spotless clean, and given the feedback from our loved one they say the food is about a 3 out of 5. The only downside is they are just trying to find good people to work there, but its tough and ...
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Creekside Inn Memory Care Community in Coeur d'Alene, ID
4.8
The staff is genuinely caring of the residents. I can not attest to the food, however, our Mum loves it. We are in constant contact with [name removed], as he will text us every week or so. The nursing staff is amazing. The entire process, from start to her moving in, was seamless and loving.
The Lodge at Fairway Forest # 1 in Coeur d'Alene, ID
4.0
I wasn't that crazy about it there. Some of the staff weren't consistent, they kept coming and going. They were supposed to check in on her every hour and we don't know if it was being done. The community was brand new and we talked to lady that we knew from our church which is why chose ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and responsive staff. Many reviews mention the caring and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, like Brookdale Coeur d'Alene, Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, and North Star, who are quick to respond to residents' needs and address any concerns.
Affordable and reasonable pricing. Several residents and their families express appreciation for the affordability of their chosen communities, such as Brookdale Coeur d'Alene, Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, and Bridge Assisted Living at Sandpoint, where the cost is within their budget and they feel they receive good val ...
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Comfortable living spaces with kitchenettes. Some reviews highlight the benefits of having a kitchenette in their loved ones' living spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Brookdale Coeur d'Alene and North Star, allowing residents to prepare small meals and feel more independent.
High-quality meals and varied options. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is frequently cited as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities like Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst and Honeysuckle Senior Living offering a range of delicious and nutritious meal choices.
Sense of community and family. Reviews often emphasize the importance of the sense of community and family within the senior living facilities, as noted in reviews for Pacifica Senior Living Pinehurst, Bridge Assisted Living at Sandpoint, and Courtyard at Coeur d'Alene, where residents feel supported and cared for like ...
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Prompt resolution of maintenance issues. Residents and their families express gratitude for the prompt resolution of maintenance issues in their communities, such as at Brookdale Coeur d'Alene, Bridge Assisted Living at Sandpoint, and Courtyard at Coeur d'Alene, where staff members quickly address any concerns and ensure a comfor ...
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Heron review score based on 91 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 91 reviews of 32 Heron assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Heron review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Review subcategories for Heron assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 91 reviews of 32 Heron assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Heron resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Heron, MT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Heron assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heron assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heron, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Heron assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Heron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Heron, MTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.1%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Heron assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Heron Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Heron, MTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.9%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Heron assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Heron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Heron, MTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Heron assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Heron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Heron, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.9%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heron assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Heron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Heron, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Heron
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Montana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Heron protect seniors.
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