Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Helena, MT

Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Helena, MT

Overview of Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena

A beautiful senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as cottages or condo-style rooms for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care living. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is beautiful, offering a dedicated environment wherein every need of each old is met.  Touchmark on Saddle Drive strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home.

Many studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments have a full kitchen, walk-in closets, air conditioning, central heating, washer, and dryer. Inclusive services include scheduled transportation, housekeeping, religious services, and a full-service salon. Touchmark also provides a private dining room, guest suites, activity rooms, and courtyards– to name a few.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 82 Rank #38 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #35 / 91Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th 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.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #137 / 149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th 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.
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About this community

Awards

Best Senior Living Community 2025
Best Retirement Community 2019
Best Retirement Community 2018

License Details

Facility TypeRetirement Homes
StatusCurrent
IssuanceOctober 31, 2023
ExpirationOctober 30, 2026
License Number12880

Ownership & Operating Entity

Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena is administered by Christina Milar.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 monitoring and emergency call systems.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Scheduled Transportation
Salon
Library
Walking Paths
Private Cottages
Activities
Wellness ProgramFull Life Wellness & Life Enrichment Program
Specific ProgramsLife Enrichment & Wellness, Health & Fitness Studio

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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.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 deficiencies 1 inspection

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.

Since 2016 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 023 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (0 vs. MT avg 23).↓ 100% better

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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 410 / 647 / 982 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Joseph May

Executive Director

Joseph May is the Executive Director at Touchmark on Saddle Drive, overseeing all aspects of the retirement community since 2016. Raised in Great Falls, Montana, he developed a passion for working with older adults early on. Joseph holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from MSU-Bozeman and brings a background in teaching to his leadership role.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena

1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Helena's city center to Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Helena

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena
AL
IL
MC
Helena
82
Facility 82
MT AVG 70
Rank #38 / 103
Yes
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 45
Rank #137 / 149
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #35 / 91
Christina Milar1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #34 / 73
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 73
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 21
Rank #1 / 59
0.0
Facility 0.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 59
Edgewood Helena
AL
ADC
MC
Helena
80
Facility 80
MT AVG 70
Rank #39 / 103
No
10
Facility 10
MT AVG 45
Rank #134 / 149
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #62 / 91
Julia Morrow6
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 3
Rank #67 / 73
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #57 / 73
21
Facility 21
MT AVG 21
Rank #41 / 59
3.5
Facility 3.5
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 59
Quality Senior Care LLC dba Bee Hive Homes of Helena (North)
AL
IL
MC
RC
Helena
40
Facility 40
MT AVG 70
Rank #68 / 103
No
94
Facility 94
MT AVG 45
Rank #1 / 149
-
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 7
Rank #35 / 91
Jamie Hopkins1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #34 / 73
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #14 / 73
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 21
Rank #7 / 59
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 59
Masonic Home of Montana
AL
Helena (Helena Valley Northeast)
40
Facility 40
MT AVG 70
Rank #68 / 103
Yes--
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #62 / 91
Connie Klotz1
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #48 / 73
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #14 / 73
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 21
Rank #7 / 59
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #13 / 59
Son Heaven Assisted Living II
AL
Helena
15
Facility 15
MT AVG 70
Rank #94 / 103
Yes
30
Facility 30
MT AVG 45
Rank #100 / 149
Secured Beds (14)
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #62 / 91
Shelley Walden2
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #34 / 73
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #31 / 73
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 21
Rank #13 / 59
1.5
Facility 1.5
MT AVG 4.2
Rank #8 / 59

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena is located in Helena, 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 Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena

Is Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena in a walkable area?

Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena?

According to MT state health department records, Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena's license number is 12880.

When does Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena's license expires on October 30, 2026.

How long has Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena been in business?

Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena?

Yes, Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena?

Christina Milar is the administrator of Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena.

How many beds does Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena have?

Touchmark on Saddle Drive – Helena has 82 beds.

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