BeeHive Homes of Helena
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Helena, MT

BeeHive Homes of Helena

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

Overview of BeeHive Homes of Helena

BeeHive Homes of Helena offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Helena, MT, within a 17-bed setting. The community has licensed nurses and CNAs on-site, with a nurses-to-resident ratio of 1:12. Aside from care, residents also have access to housekeeping, laundry, and linen services.

This pet-friendly community has a variety of private rooms, allowing residents to keep a pet in their private space. Residents can use the salon and spa, eat in the restaurant, and spend time in the secure outdoor courtyard, patio, and garden. Raised garden beds provide a place to take part in gardening activities. Transportation supports travel beyond the community, and religious services are available on-site.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 17 Rank #54 / 66Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 66 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #41 / 64Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 64 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #63 / 85Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 63rd out of 85 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceMay 4, 2025
ExpirationApril 4, 2028
License Number31508

Ownership & Operating Entity

BeeHive Homes of Helena is administered by Jamie Hopkins.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesADA showers, 24-hour caregiver support

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Nurses-to-Resident Ratio: 1:12

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Regular Resident Assessments
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome 24/7
Admission CriteriaAge-in-place facility accepting all levels of assisted living care
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Gentle Movement
Games and Puzzles

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationYes

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at BeeHive Homes of Helena.
  • Family-style dining.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-storey
Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Private Bedroom With Full Ada Bathroom

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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. 44.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Montana average (4 vs. MT avg 4).— At avg

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Helena's city center to BeeHive Homes of 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 61
Rank #19 / 66
Yes
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 40
Rank #74 / 85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 6
Rank #19 / 64
Christina Milar1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #29 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 16
Rank #1 / 48
1.0
Facility 1.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 48
Quality Senior Care LLC dba Bee Hive Homes of Helena (North)
AL
IL
MC
RC
Helena
40
Facility 40
MT AVG 61
Rank #37 / 66
No
94
Facility 94
MT AVG 40
Rank #1 / 85
-
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 6
Rank #26 / 64
Jamie Hopkins1
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #29 / 60
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 60
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 16
Rank #7 / 48
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #13 / 48
Son Heaven Assisted Living II
AL
Helena
15
Facility 15
MT AVG 61
Rank #57 / 66
Yes
30
Facility 30
MT AVG 40
Rank #49 / 85
Secured Beds (14)
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 6
Rank #41 / 64
Shelley Walden2
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #29 / 60
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #28 / 60
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 16
Rank #12 / 48
1.5
Facility 1.5
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #9 / 48
Edgewood Helena
AL
ADC
MC
Helena
80
Facility 80
MT AVG 61
Rank #20 / 66
No
10
Facility 10
MT AVG 40
Rank #71 / 85
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 6
Rank #41 / 64
Julia Morrow6
8
Facility 8
MT AVG 3
Rank #55 / 60
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #49 / 60
21
Facility 21
MT AVG 16
Rank #38 / 48
3.5
Facility 3.5
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #35 / 48
BeeHive Homes of Helena
AL
IL
MC
RC
Helena
17
Facility 17
MT AVG 61
Rank #54 / 66
Yes
15
Facility 15
MT AVG 40
Rank #63 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 6
Rank #41 / 64
Jamie Hopkins4
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 60
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 60
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Montana

BeeHive Homes of Helena is in Helena, Montana. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
MT specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Big Sky Waiver

Big Sky Waiver

Who it is for
Montanans eligible for Medicaid who need nursing-facility level of care but can live at home or in the community

Eligibility

General
Must be financially eligible for Medicaid and meet the minimum level-of-care requirements for nursing-facility placement; Big Sky Waiver provides a community alternative to institutional care.
MT specifics
Big Sky Waiver is administered by DPHHS Senior and Long-Term Care; the linked waiver took effect July 1, 2024. Individual services and enrollment require program assessment.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community-based support may include personal assistance; homemaker services; respite; adult day health; environmental adaptations and case management.
In-home support

Montana Community First Choice Services

Montana Community First Choice Services

Who it is for
Montana Medicaid members whose health condition limits daily activities

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible people whose health condition limits daily activities and who meet the required screening. Community First Choice Services also requires nursing-facility level of care.
MT specifics
Services follow an assessed person-centered plan and may be agency-based or self-directed.

What it provides

  • Assessed help with daily activities and health-maintenance tasks; additional covered supports can include personal emergency response systems and community integration.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Family and informal caregivers seeking support through the state aging network; individual services are assessed through local providers.

What it provides

  • Title III-E supports caregiver information and assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and supplemental services through the state aging network.
Prescription costs

Big Sky Rx

Big Sky Rx

Who it is for
Montana residents on Medicare who meet the Big Sky Rx income criteria
Income limit
Current official page lists annual income less than $31,920 single or $43,280 married and living together; page does not state an effective date.
Asset limit
Official page says assets such as IRAs, bonds, stocks and savings are not income for Big Sky Rx. Separate Extra Help eligibility may consider assets.

Eligibility

General
Montana must be the primary residence; applicant must receive Medicare and meet Big Sky Rx income criteria.
MT specifics
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Current premium assistance amount should be confirmed against plan enrollment and Big Sky Rx guidance.

What it provides

  • Assistance paying Medicare-approved prescription-drug-plan premiums; the DPHHS prescription-assistance overview lists up to $50.60/month; not a guaranteed annual cash benefit.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
MT specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Home energy assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Montana homeowners or renters responsible for home heating costs who meet the income and resource rules
Income limit
For 2026–2027, annual limits are $36,120 for one person and $47,234 for two; other household sizes have different limits.
Asset limit
For 2026–2027, resource limits are $14,717 for one person and $22,515 for two; exclusions and larger-household rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Montana homeowners or renters responsible for home heating costs who meet household income and resource rules. Heating assistance applications are accepted October 1 through April 30.

What it provides

  • Pays part of winter heating costs; assistance with eligible furnace emergencies may also be available.
Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program

Who it is for
Income- and resource-eligible Montana households, including renters
Income limit
Household-size income and resource rules apply, with possible eligibility through qualifying benefit programs. Use the current 2026–2027 standards when applying.

Eligibility

General
Income- and resource-eligible Montana households, including homeowners and renters. Older adults and people with disabilities receive priority; approval does not guarantee immediate work.

What it provides

  • An energy audit identifies eligible energy-saving improvements and related safety work; subject to program limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions about BeeHive Homes of Helena

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is BeeHive Homes of Helena in a walkable area?
BeeHive Homes of Helena has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 What is the license number of BeeHive Homes of Helena?
According to MT state health department records, BeeHive Homes of Helena's license number is 31508.
03 When does BeeHive Homes of Helena's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, BeeHive Homes of Helena's license expires on April 4, 2028.
04 How long has BeeHive Homes of Helena been in business?
BeeHive Homes of Helena has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at BeeHive Homes of Helena?
Yes, BeeHive Homes of Helena allows residents to bring their pets.
06 Who is the administrator of BeeHive Homes of Helena?
Jamie Hopkins is the administrator of BeeHive Homes of Helena.
07 How many beds does BeeHive Homes of Helena have?
BeeHive Homes of Helena has 17 beds.