Son Heaven Assisted Living II
Son Heaven Assisted Living II
Overview of Son Heaven Assisted Living II
Located on Ferndale Lane in Helena, Montana, Son Heaven Assisted Living II is an assisted living community that recently opened. The one-story home provides a home-like environment for seniors who need assistance with daily activities but want to live as independently as possible. With 15 beds, the smaller size may appeal to families seeking a more personal setting and one-on-one attention.
This property is in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 30. Families would need to rely on transportation for most errands and appointments. The location may work well for residents with family members who can provide regular rides or for those who do not rely on walking to nearby services.
Over the past nine years, state inspections have reviewed the home’s operations and identified opportunities to improve service plan documentation and updates. Families interested in Son Heaven Assisted Living II should take a tour and ask how these care planning practices are managed daily.
15-bed community Rank #97 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
1 year in operation Rank #57 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th 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: 30 / 100 Rank #103 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceFebruary 2, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 2, 2028
License Number31491
Son Heaven Assisted Living II is administered by Shelley Walden.
Secured Beds
14 units
Total beds
15 units
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
3 deficiencies
7 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Montana average:
• Total inspections (40% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (87% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (90% below)
• Total inspections (40% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (87% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (90% below)
Latest Inspection
January 23, 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.
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 86% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.3 | 2.3 | This facility has 87% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Montana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. MT avg 2.3).↓ 87% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 4.2 | This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. MT avg 4.2).↓ 90% 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.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has 40% more total inspections than a typical Montana assisted living residence (7 vs. MT avg 5).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- December 7, 2022 inspection found two deficiencies in resident service plans, including failure to review within 60 days and no updates since 2018 for Resident #1.
- The 2022 deficiencies repeated a 2017 citation for outdated service plan documentation and failure to reflect hospice status changes for Resident #1.
- No complaints were substantiated in either the 2017 or 2022 inspections, and no immediate jeopardy or fines were issued.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Helena's city center to Son Heaven Assisted Living II'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.
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10
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7
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1.6
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#49 / 82 |
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MT AVG
70
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#70 / 106 | Yes |
0
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#153 / 159 | - | 1
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7
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#57 / 89 | Connie Klotz | 7 | 3
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1
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#16 / 82 | 2
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2
MT AVG
21
Rank
#21 / 82 | 0.3
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0.3
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#18 / 82 |
| BeeHive Homes of Helena | AL IL MC RC | Helena | 17
Facility
17
MT AVG
70
Rank
#93 / 106 | Yes |
15
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15
MT AVG
43
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#126 / 159 | - | 1
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MT AVG
7
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#57 / 89 | Jamie Hopkins | 4 | 0
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0
MT AVG
2.7
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#1 / 82 | 0
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3.7
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#1 / 82 | 0
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0
MT AVG
21
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#1 / 82 | 0.0
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MT AVG
4.2
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#1 / 82 |
| Son Heaven Assisted Living II | AL | Helena | 15
Facility
15
MT AVG
70
Rank
#97 / 106 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
MT AVG
43
Rank
#103 / 159 | Secured Beds (14) | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#57 / 89 | Shelley Walden | 7 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#34 / 82 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3.7
Rank
#34 / 82 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
21
Rank
#27 / 82 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
MT AVG
4.2
Rank
#21 / 82 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana
Son Heaven Assisted Living II is located in Helena, Montana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Son Heaven Assisted Living II
Is Son Heaven Assisted Living II in a walkable area?
Son Heaven Assisted Living II has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Son Heaven Assisted Living II?
According to MT state health department records, Son Heaven Assisted Living II's license number is 31491.
When does Son Heaven Assisted Living II's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, Son Heaven Assisted Living II's license expires on January 2, 2028.
Who is the administrator of Son Heaven Assisted Living II?
Shelley Walden is the administrator of Son Heaven Assisted Living II.
How many beds does Son Heaven Assisted Living II have?
Son Heaven Assisted Living II has 15 beds.
Are there photos of Son Heaven Assisted Living II?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Son Heaven Assisted Living II in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Son Heaven Assisted Living II?
Son Heaven Assisted Living II is located at 2510 Ferndale Ln, Helena, MT 59601.
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