The Lodge Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Great Falls, MT

The Lodge Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Great Falls, MT

Overview of The Lodge Senior Living

With administrator Dana Davis leading the facility’s operations, The Lodge Senior Living is a newly established assisted living community in Great Falls, Montana. It’s designed to serve older adults needing support with daily activities while maintaining self-sufficiency. Nestled in the Southside neighborhood at 1801 9th Street South, the facility offers assisted living and memory care services to occupants with varying needs. It opened its doors within the past year and currently provides care for residents across 112 beds. For families considering it, the Southside location has a Walk Score of 39, so some errands are walkable, but most outings demand transportation.

As a newer community, The Lodge Senior Living is still establishing its programs and services. The facility welcomes families to tour it to learn more about daily life, available room options, and the specific care and support services offered. Tours are an excellent way to see the physical space, meet staff, and know what daily routines and activities will look like for a resident. The community serves assisted living and memory care occupants, making it a suitable choice for families with individuals who have varying levels of care needs. It’s suggested that visitors inquire about the types of programs, therapies, and activities offered, plus how the staff bolsters residents in their personal care, medication management, and daily living activities.

Families can contact the facility directly for more details about services, pricing, and availability, plus to discuss their particular needs and learn how the home can support their dearest one.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 112 Rank #15 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 103 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #62 / 91Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 91 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. 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.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #85 / 149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 149 homes 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 cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. 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.
39 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
License Number227

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Lodge Senior Living is administered by Dana Davis.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

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.

Overall vs. MT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to The Lodge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Lodge Senior Living
AL
MC
Great Falls (Southside)
112
Facility 112
MT AVG 70
Rank #15 / 103
No
39
Facility 39
MT AVG 45
Rank #85 / 149
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #62 / 91
-Dana Davis1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #34 / 73
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 73
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Timbers And Reflections At The Grandview At Benefis
AL
MC
Great Falls
71
Facility 71
MT AVG 70
Rank #43 / 103
No
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 45
Rank #106 / 149
-
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 91
A+David Krebs4
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 73
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #41 / 73
21
Facility 21
MT AVG 21
Rank #41 / 59
5.3
Facility 5.3
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #50 / 59
Highgate Great Falls
AL
MC
Great Falls (Devonshire Townhouses)
68
Facility 68
MT AVG 70
Rank #48 / 103
Yes
70
Facility 70
MT AVG 45
Rank #28 / 149
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #62 / 91
-Karen Miszler4
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #34 / 73
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #41 / 73
5
Facility 5
MT AVG 21
Rank #19 / 59
1.3
Facility 1.3
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #7 / 59
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living
AL
IL
Great Falls (Southside)
42
Facility 42
MT AVG 70
Rank #66 / 103
Yes
46
Facility 46
MT AVG 45
Rank #73 / 149
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
MT AVG 7
Rank #6 / 91
A+Judy Lindquist9
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #48 / 73
9
Facility 9
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #68 / 73
32
Facility 32
MT AVG 21
Rank #49 / 59
3.6
Facility 3.6
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #38 / 59
BeeHive Homes of Great Falls
AL
MC
RC
Great Falls
23
Facility 23
MT AVG 70
Rank #86 / 103
No
61
Facility 61
MT AVG 45
Rank #41 / 149
-
14
Facility 14
MT AVG 7
Rank #19 / 91
A+Kathy Beston2
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #48 / 73
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #31 / 73
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 21
Rank #21 / 59
3.0
Facility 3.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #27 / 59

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

The Lodge Senior Living is located in Great Falls, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Montana.

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MT

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MT

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 40 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MT

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MT

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MT

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MT

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Lodge Senior Living

What neighborhood is The Lodge Senior Living in?

The Lodge Senior Living is in the Southside neighborhood of Great Falls.

Is The Lodge Senior Living in a walkable area?

The Lodge Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Lodge Senior Living?

According to MT state health department records, The Lodge Senior Living's license number is 227.

How long has The Lodge Senior Living been in business?

The Lodge Senior Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Lodge Senior Living?

No, The Lodge Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Lodge Senior Living?

Dana Davis is the administrator of The Lodge Senior Living.

How many beds does The Lodge Senior Living have?

The Lodge Senior Living has 112 beds.

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