At Home Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Missoula, MT
At Home Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Missoula, MT
At Home Assisted Living has been part of Missoula, Montana’s senior care landscape for 21 years now, operating out of 1300 Speedway Ave under administrator Dorothy Cantrell. It’s a small operation, just 20 beds, which puts it on the more intimate end of the spectrum compared to larger assisted living communities.
Getting around the neighborhood without a car isn’t really an option. The Walk Score here is 4, firmly in car-dependent territory, so residents and anyone visiting should plan on driving for errands and outings rather than walking them.
On the care side, staff are on-site and available 24/7, which matters most in the moments families worry about most: emergencies, falls, sudden health changes. Two specific supports stand out: residents managing diabetes get help monitoring insulin levels, and those with limited mobility receive hands-on assistance with transfers, like moving from a bed to a wheelchair. They’re the kind of daily, physical support that often determines whether someone can safely stay in assisted living instead of stepping up to skilled nursing.
Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services handles inspections here, and those inspections have tended to center on a familiar set of areas: medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and care planning and documentation. That’s a fairly standard regulatory focus across the assisted living sector, not something specific to how this community stands out.
What At Home Assisted Living adds up to is a small, established assisted living community built around hands-on daily support, particularly for residents managing chronic conditions like diabetes or navigating mobility limitations. It’s a place shaped less by amenities and more by consistent, present staffing, which will matter most to families whose loved one needs that kind of steady, physical support day to day.
20-bed community Rank #89 / 104Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 104 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
21 years in operation Rank #8 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 89 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 4 / 100 Rank #147 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 159 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceFebruary 6, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 6, 2026 Expired
License Number13251
At Home Assisted Living is administered by Dorothy Cantrell.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactGary Wingfield (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)
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
166 deficiencies
30 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (690% above)
• Deficiencies per year (695% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (83% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (690% above)
• Deficiencies per year (695% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (83% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 166 | 21 | This facility has 690% more total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (166 vs. MT avg 21).↑ 690% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 15.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 695% more deficiencies per year than a typical Montana assisted living residence (15.1 vs. MT avg 1.9).↑ 695% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.5 | 3 | This facility has 83% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (5.5 vs. MT avg 3).↑ 83% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 30 | 7 | This facility has had 329% more total inspections than the Montana average (30 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 329% more |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The May 1, 2025 renewal inspection found five deficiencies including administrator education, missing employee background check, and door lock issues, with no complaints substantiated.
- Environmental control problems persisted over multiple inspections, including dirty carpets, cluttered rooms, and unsafe exit door locks noted repeatedly from 2022 through 2025.
- Serious medication administration and documentation errors, unsafe staffing levels, and multiple substantiated employee background check violations were documented from 2017 through 2022 complaint investigations.
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Missoula's city center to At Home Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.08 miles to nearest hospital (Providence St. Patrick Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
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Frequently Asked Questions about At Home Assisted Living
Is At Home Assisted Living in a walkable area?
At Home Assisted Living has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of At Home Assisted Living?
According to MT state health department records, At Home Assisted Living's license number is 13251.
When does At Home Assisted Living's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, At Home Assisted Living's license expires on January 6, 2026.
Who is the administrator of At Home Assisted Living?
Dorothy Cantrell is the administrator of At Home Assisted Living.
How many beds does At Home Assisted Living have?
At Home Assisted Living has 20 beds.
Are there photos of At Home Assisted Living?
Yes — there is 1 photo of At Home Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of At Home Assisted Living?
At Home Assisted Living is located at 1300 Speedway Ave, Missoula, MT 59802.
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