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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shepherd, MT
Assisted living costs in Shepherd average about $4,486 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 19 communities in Shepherd. Our detailed directory has 98 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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9.4
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23 reviews
We chose Westpark Village because of the dining experience, occupant interviews, cleanliness and staff interviews. These folks either genuinely love people or so well trained that one would not know...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Remember those playful days filled with adventure, good times, good friends, and special places. We have planned and built such a special place. A home where new memories are born each day. Where you can share good times with friends and family. Westpark Village is a special place to be with...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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19 reviews
I placed Mom there about a year ago. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If she couldn't be home with me I'm glad she was there. The entire staff is amazing! The care, love and respect that...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Canyon Creek Memory Care Community is a Koelsch Senior Community, is exclusively designed and meticulously planned for those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementias. Selecting a home for your loved one with memory loss is one of the most important decisions you and your family will...
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8.8
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17 reviews
My mother in law lived out her remaining life enjoying the time spent at MorningStar. She enjoyed the community lifestyle and friendships that we're formed there. In the last 10 months of her life she had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Morninstar of Billings is a place where life is good. This is a home located in a friendly neighborhood. Many people love living in Billings with the amount of activities to participate in right outside your back door. Shopping and many other amenities are only minutes away from this home. Senior...
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My mom is liking her environment in this community. She is able to participate in activities, when she is ready. She eats very well and has no issues. The community is clean, they stay on top of maintaining...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Billings! Edgewood's memory care community in Billings is home to up to 28 residents and includes specific services that promote the health, safety and well-being of our residents. Built in 1997, it was the first free-standing memory care community in our area. Our...
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2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Assisted Living options include studio, one, and two bedroom apartments with private bathrooms that feature walk-in showers, emergency pull cords, and safety bars for optimum security. Apartments also contain individually controlled heat and air conditioning, as well as a large dorm-sized...
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15 reviews
What really stood out to us right away was when we initially had our tour the staff were all interacting with the present residents. The staff were all clustered around the residents interacting with each...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Located just minutes away from the largest medical facilities in the Tristate area, The Springs at Grand Park, in Billings, delivers a spectacular setting for relaxation, security, healthy living, and fun. We offer a living options that include assisted living and memory care, each with...
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[name removed] was fantastic and worked well with us. The people were friendly and nice. The rooms are nice. The facility is clean and the food is good.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Autumn Springs Assisted Living community in Billings, Montana is a gorgeous community designed for maximum pleasure and enjoyment. Our community is full of wonderful activity and fun as well as independent living for senior residents. Located in Billings Montana, our community overlooks the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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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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Our mom has really enjoyed living at Highgate. The staff is friendly, caring, and efficient. The food is outstanding. There are many activities offered with a large variety to meet the varied interests of...
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: 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.
Autumn Care Center IIAutumn Care Center II is a senior care home that's located in Yellowstone county, Billings, MT. Professional caregivers provide assistance to seniors in this residence in a group home setting. Billings is the largest city in Montana. Two-thirds of this pleasant city is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sweetwater Retirement Communities in Billings provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Ours is a smaller community with a quiet, family feel.Our apartments feature central & gas-forced air, washer and dryer hook-up options, laundry rooms on each floor and unparalleled...
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This is a nice community for good care for a loved one. The staff were nice and caring and always respectful to his needs. the menu was appealing and he seems to be happy with the variety of the meals. They...
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.
Autumn Care I is a residential care home located in city of Billings and the county of Yellowstone. The home sits among warm and friendly neighbors who enjoy interacting with the seniors. The seniors are a typical part of the neighborhood and stand out in no special way; the seniors are just at...
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Cost of assisted living in Shepherd, MT
The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $4,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Worden, MT with an average of $4,080 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shepherd, MT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shepherd, MT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shepherd vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shepherd, MT by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shepherd over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shepherd, MT
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shepherd
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shepherd
Westpark Village in Billings, MT
5.0
Mom is very satisfied and her needs are met. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Westpark Village to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
MorningStar of Billings
4.5
We brought in Hospice to increase his care. He has dementia and does not attend many activities. We are fortunate to be able to afford the cost. That being said it is a nice safe place for him. We have had dad there one and a half years and have already witnessed approximately a 10 percent ...
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Billings Highgate Senior Living
5.0
Highgate Senior Living has exceeded my expectations. I love that the residents have their pets with them! I love the abundance of activities offered for entertainment! The dining hours works for everyone's individual wants and needs. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Well done!
Shepherd assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shepherd 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 Shepherd Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepherd 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 Shepherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd 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 Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd 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 Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shepherd
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 Shepherd protect seniors.
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