Mission Ridge
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Billings, MT
Mission Ridge
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Billings, MT
A member of the St. John’s senior living home, Mission Ridge is a senior home nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Billings, Montana. At Mission Ridge, residents experience vibrant senior care living. The retirement home is the definition of high quality care, offering luxurious amenities and personalized services that redefine senior living. Within a secure and supportive environment, a dedicated team works tirelessly to create a sanctuary where confusion dissipates, memories are cherished, and patience is ever-present.
Mission Ridge strives to provide a stress-free and enjoyable environment for its residents, ensuring that the community is safe and secure. Moreover, they house professional and caring staff who assist with everyday living and provide residents with a 24-hour emergency call system. Finally, private apartments include a balcony or patio and a washer/dryer unit available.
70-bed community Rank #47 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 106 homes in Montana. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years in operation Rank #33 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 89 homes in Montana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #139 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 159 homes in Montana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2023
ExpirationAugust 3, 2026
License Number12579
Mission Ridge is administered by Mark Wagstaff.
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 2017 · 9 years of data
8 deficiencies
5 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 2017 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Montana average:
• Total inspections (at MT avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (62% below)
• Deficiencies per year (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
• Total inspections (at MT avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (62% below)
• Deficiencies per year (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% below)
Latest Inspection
January 25, 2023
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 21 | This facility has 62% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (8 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 62% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.9 | 2.3 | This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Montana assisted living residence (0.9 vs. MT avg 2.3).↓ 61% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 4.2 | This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. MT avg 4.2).↓ 62% better |
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.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Montana average (5 vs. MT avg 5).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 18, 2019 inspection found 4 deficiencies including missing documentation for resident possessions, incomplete medication destruction records, and no rabies vaccination record for the facility cat.
- February 15, 2017 inspection identified 4 deficiencies involving outdated policy manual, incomplete medication use reasons, missing oxygen warning signs, and uncovered garbage cans in laundry rooms.
- No complaints were substantiated in either inspection, and no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations were reported.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Mission Ridge
5.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Billings's city center to Mission Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
| MorningStar Senior Living of Billings | AL MC | Billings | 106
Facility
106
MT AVG
70
Rank
#18 / 106 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
MT AVG
43
Rank
#121 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
MT AVG
7
Rank
#20 / 89 | , | 19 | 13
Facility
13
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#80 / 82 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#70 / 82 | 29
Facility
29
MT AVG
21
Rank
#64 / 82 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#46 / 82 |
| St. John‘s United | AL HC IL MC NC RC NH | Billings | 104
Facility
104
MT AVG
70
Rank
#21 / 106 | No |
6
Facility
6
MT AVG
43
Rank
#144 / 159 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 89 | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#1 / 82 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#1 / 82 | 33
Facility
33
MT AVG
21
Rank
#69 / 82 | 33.0
Facility
33.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#82 / 82 |
| Mission Ridge | AL IL | Billings | 70
Facility
70
MT AVG
70
Rank
#47 / 106 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MT AVG
43
Rank
#139 / 159 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#33 / 89 | Mark Wagstaff | 5 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#1 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#34 / 82 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
21
Rank
#39 / 82 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#49 / 82 |
| The Legacy in the Heights | AL | Billings (Heights) | 40
Facility
40
MT AVG
70
Rank
#70 / 106 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
MT AVG
43
Rank
#51 / 159 | Suite | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 89 | Claire Banderob | 2 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#34 / 82 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#1 / 82 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
21
Rank
#1 / 82 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#1 / 82 |
| Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living | AL RC | Billings (Heights) | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
70
Rank
#104 / 106 | No |
15
Facility
15
MT AVG
43
Rank
#126 / 159 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 89 | Jessica Robinson | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#1 / 82 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#16 / 82 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#16 / 82 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#18 / 82 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana
Mission Ridge is located in Billings, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Montana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Ridge
Is Mission Ridge in a walkable area?
Mission Ridge has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Mission Ridge?
According to MT state health department records, Mission Ridge's license number is 12579.
When does Mission Ridge's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, Mission Ridge's license expires on August 3, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Mission Ridge?
Mark Wagstaff is the administrator of Mission Ridge.
How many beds does Mission Ridge have?
Mission Ridge has 70 beds.
Are there photos of Mission Ridge?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Mission Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge is located at 3840 Rimrock Rd, Billings, MT 59102.
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