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.

Bed community size
112-bed community Rank #15 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 103 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #62 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #85 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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. 17 This facility has had 86% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (1 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% 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.

The Lodge Senior Living
AL
MC
Great Falls (Southside)
112
Facility 112
MT AVG 70
Rank #15 / 103
No
39
Facility 39
MT AVG 43
Rank #85 / 159
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #62 / 89
-Dana Davis1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #34 / 76
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 76
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Timbers And Reflections At The Grandview At Benefis
AL
NH
MC
Great Falls
71
Facility 71
MT AVG 70
Rank #43 / 103
No
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 43
Rank #109 / 159
-
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 89
A+David Krebs6
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 76
21
Facility 21
MT AVG 21
Rank #42 / 62
3.5
Facility 3.5
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #49 / 62
The Grandview at Benefis
AL
MC
Great Falls
71
Facility 71
MT AVG 70
Rank #43 / 103
No
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 43
Rank #109 / 159
-
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 89
A+David Krebs6
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 76
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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 43
Rank #41 / 159
-
14
Facility 14
MT AVG 7
Rank #19 / 89
A+Kathy Beston9
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #48 / 76
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #34 / 76
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 21
Rank #21 / 62
0.7
Facility 0.7
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #18 / 62
MT Gems – Ruby House
AL
MC
Great Falls (Downtown)
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 70
Rank #89 / 103
No
85
Facility 85
MT AVG 43
Rank #8 / 159
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 89
-Robin Fleek3
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #16 / 76
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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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