Compare Assisted Living around Lincoln
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.
| Renaissance Senior Care | AL ADC MC | Dillon | 15
Facility
15
MT AVG
70
Rank
#94 / 103 | No |
34
Facility
34
MT AVG
43
Rank
#97 / 159 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 89 | Amanda Macdonald | 14 | 5
Facility
5
MT AVG
3
Rank
#64 / 76 | 11
Facility
11
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#73 / 76 | 35
Facility
35
MT AVG
21
Rank
#54 / 62 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#43 / 62 |
| Touchmark on Saddle Drive | AL IL MC | Lincoln | - | No |
8
Facility
8
MT AVG
43
Rank
#140 / 159 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Renaissance Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Dillon that encourages its residents to feel young and vibrant with the environment’s energy. The assisted living home near Lincoln aims to inspire the quality of life for seniors by maintaining a well-balanced holistic wellness. Renaissance understands that individuals are unique and have their own needs, so they provide innovative ways to attend to their residents as soon as possible.
Their all-inclusive community features include daily delicious and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry, concierge services, and engaging activities.
Lincoln, Montana, is a small mountain town about an hour’s drive from Helena. Touchmark on Saddle Drive sits there in a car-dependent setting where the Walk Score is 8. That number matters practically: visiting family, staff, and residents all depend on vehicles. There are no walkable errands from this address. The community appears to serve independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents under the Touchmark brand.
The community is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid. That single fact shapes the financial picture entirely. Families planning a placement here are working with private funds, not federal coverage pathways. It is worth understanding that state-licensed senior living communities operate outside the CMS system by design, and the absence of Medicare or Medicaid certification is a structural characteristic, not a quality indicator. What it does mean is that families need to do their own financial planning without assuming federal reimbursement is available.
What this profile establishes is the setting and the payment model. For a community in a rural Montana town, operating on a private-pay basis, the picture is clear on the two axes that determine whether this placement is even viable: location and funding.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lincoln, MT
What is the average cost of assisted living in Lincoln, MT?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lincoln, MT is approximately $4,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Lincoln, MT?
Assisted living in Lincoln, MT typically ranges from $3,500–$5,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lincoln, MT?
Assisted living facilities in Lincoln, MT typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Montana?
Assisted living in Montana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Montana?
Assisted living in Montana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Montana Medicaid cover assisted living?
Montana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Montana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
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