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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shepherd, MT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shepherd nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Shepherd, MT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Shepherd or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shepherd.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West End, North Park and Pioneer Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pompeys Pillar, Bull Mountain and Billings.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Shepherd, MT
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9.4
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22 reviews
My dad was a veteran and they were very good at recognizing and honoring veterans. I do wish the staff were a little more attenive. Overall it was a great facility.
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.
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...
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8.9
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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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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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9 reviews
[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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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
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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.
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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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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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.
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
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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.
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.
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, 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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Shepherd, MT
The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $4,743 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nibbe, MT with an average of $3,563 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shepherd, MT vs. nearby cities
Shepherd, MT
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shepherd, MT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shepherd vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shepherd, MT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shepherd over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shepherd
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shepherd
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!
Edgewood Vista-Billings
5.0
They have done extremely well helping to get my sister in there and helping her to get oriented.
There are a couple of things where they could improve. For one, there are a couple of family members which I had it in writing would not be allowed to visit her until after she had been there ...
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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!
Shepherd nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd nursing homes 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 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 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
28%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shepherd 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 Shepherd Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepherd, MTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepherd 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 Shepherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherd, MTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd 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 Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd 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 Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherd, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
24%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Westpark Village, Canyon Creek and MorningStar of Billings are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shepherd, Montana. See full list of communities.
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