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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fishtail, MT

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Fishtail is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fishtail, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fishtail is about $5,108, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 52 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fishtail, MT

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Photo of Canyon Creek
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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19 reviews
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19 reviews
5 star
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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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Photo of MorningStar of Billings
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88 Floor plans available
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17 reviews
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17 reviews
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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
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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.
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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9 reviews
7.0
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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...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Sweetwater Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Fishtail, MT

The average cost of senior living in Fishtail is $5,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Timber, MT with an average of $1,275 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fishtail, MT vs. nearby cities

Fishtail, MT
$5,108/mo
$4,743/mo
$4,998/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fishtail, MT vs. the state and national average

Fishtail, MT
$5,108/mo
$4,075/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fishtail vs. other types of senior living

$5,108/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,108/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fishtail, MT by room type

Semi-Private
$6,435/mo
Studio
$7,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,128/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,815/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,265/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fishtail over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fishtail

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fishtail

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!

Autumn Springs Assisted Living in Billings, MT

5.0
We are really impressed with Autumn Springs! Everything is going well, the staff are very accommodating and the facility is clean. Once we toured and talked to the staff, we knew this was the best place to place my mom!

MorningStar of Billings

4.9
It’s only been 3 months but I have a good feeling about the facility and know my mom is safe now and in good hands. My mom is content despite the memory loss and confusion with her dementia. They have lots of activities for them and the facility is kept up very nice. A family friend had been ...
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Fishtail nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fishtail nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fishtail, 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 Fishtail nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fishtail 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
27.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fishtail nursing homes

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 Fishtail Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fishtail, MTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fishtail nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fishtail partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fishtail, MTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fishtail nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fishtail communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fishtail, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fishtail nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fishtail offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fishtail, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Canyon Creek, MorningStar of Billings and Autumn Springs Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fishtail, Montana. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Fishtail, Montana. See the full list.

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