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Sapphire Lutheran Homes
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Hamilton, MT
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Sapphire Lutheran Homes

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Hamilton, MT
501 N 10Th, Hamilton, MT 59840 View map
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Overview of Sapphire Lutheran Homes

Sapphire Lutheran Homes is a 40-bed independent living and memory care community in Hamilton, Montana, operated by a nonprofit Christian organization. The community sits at 501 N 10th Street in Ravalli County, in a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 82, meaning most errands can be handled on foot. Hamilton is the county seat of Ravalli County in the Bitterroot Valley, and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital serves as the primary nearby acute-care resource.

The campus has been in operation for two years and includes 64 individual homes with one- and two-bedroom apartments set among views of the Bitterroot Mountains. Residents have access to 24-hour staffing from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, along with respite care and memory support services. Cole Harden serves as the administrator.

Daily life includes housekeeping and maintenance services, wellness activities covering physical, social, and spiritual dimensions, and regular exercise sessions. Residents can gather in shared community areas, use an on-site library, and take part in game rooms. Meals and scheduled activities are part of the secure living environment throughout the campus.

State inspection records for the facility center on themes including environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service. The setting suits older adults who want a secure, amenity-rich independent living environment with memory support built in, set within a small mountain valley community.

Facility Direct Line (406) 363-2800
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 40 Rank #37 / 66Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 37th out of 66 assisted living communities we track in Montana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #24 / 59Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 24th out of 59 assisted living communities we track in Montana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #10 / 85Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 10th out of 85 assisted living communities we track in Montana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeRetirement Homes
StatusCurrent
IssuanceDecember 12, 2023
ExpirationDecember 11, 2026
License Number13294

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sapphire Lutheran Homes is administered by Cole Harden.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Wellness Center
Library
Game Room
Community Gathering Areas
Activitiesregular exercise sessions

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Inspection History

In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 2 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (91% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (49% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 223 This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (2 vs. MT avg 23).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.03.94 This facility has 49% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (2 vs. MT avg 3.94).↓ 49% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (1 vs. MT avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer
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Info below is compiled from the MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Formal complaint investigations counted in the state record—distinct from every routine licensure inspection.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Immanuel Living d/b/a The Terraces at Buffalo Hill
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kalispell
140
Facility 140
MT AVG 61
Rank #3 / 66
No
84
Facility 84
MT AVG 40
Rank #8 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #39 / 59
Patty Cordell1
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 62
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 21
Rank #7 / 51
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 51
The Springs at Grand Park
AL
MC
Billings (West End)
65
Facility 65
MT AVG 61
Rank #28 / 66
No
65
Facility 65
MT AVG 40
Rank #19 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #39 / 59
Nicole Jemming1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #29 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 21
Rank #2 / 51
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #2 / 51
Sapphire Lutheran Homes
AL
IL
MC
Hamilton
40
Facility 40
MT AVG 61
Rank #37 / 66
No
82
Facility 82
MT AVG 40
Rank #10 / 85
-
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #24 / 59
Cole Harden1
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 62
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 21
Rank #7 / 51
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 51
Silver Springs Assisted Living
AL
Townsend
24
Facility 24
MT AVG 61
Rank #48 / 66
No
14
Facility 14
MT AVG 40
Rank #65 / 85
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #17 / 59
Jason George4
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 62
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 62
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 21
Rank #24 / 51
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 51
River‘s Bend Assisted Living
AL
E. Malta (Malta)
21
Facility 21
MT AVG 61
Rank #51 / 66
No
34
Facility 34
MT AVG 40
Rank #46 / 85
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #39 / 59
Jason George1
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 62
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 21
Rank #2 / 51
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #2 / 51

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sapphire Lutheran Homes

Is Sapphire Lutheran Homes in a walkable area?

Sapphire Lutheran Homes has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Sapphire Lutheran Homes?

According to MT state health department records, Sapphire Lutheran Homes's license number is 13294.

When does Sapphire Lutheran Homes's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Sapphire Lutheran Homes's license expires on December 11, 2026.

How long has Sapphire Lutheran Homes been in business?

Sapphire Lutheran Homes has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sapphire Lutheran Homes?

No, Sapphire Lutheran Homes has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sapphire Lutheran Homes?

Cole Harden is the administrator of Sapphire Lutheran Homes.

How many beds does Sapphire Lutheran Homes have?

Sapphire Lutheran Homes has 40 beds.

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