Son Heaven Assisted Living II

Overview of Son Heaven Assisted Living II

Located on Ferndale Lane in Helena, Montana, Son Heaven Assisted Living II is an assisted living community that recently opened. The one-story home provides a home-like environment for seniors who need assistance with daily activities but want to live as independently as possible. With 15 beds, the smaller size may appeal to families seeking a more personal setting and one-on-one attention.

This property is in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 30. Families would need to rely on transportation for most errands and appointments. The location may work well for residents with family members who can provide regular rides or for those who do not rely on walking to nearby services.

Over the past nine years, state inspections have reviewed the home’s operations and identified opportunities to improve service plan documentation and updates. Families interested in Son Heaven Assisted Living II should take a tour and ask how these care planning practices are managed daily.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 15 Rank #94 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th 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 #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 #100 / 149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th 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.
30 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceFebruary 2, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 2, 2028
License Number31491

Ownership & Operating Entity

Son Heaven Assisted Living II is administered by Shelley Walden.

Type Of Units

Secured Beds
14 units
Total beds
15 units

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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 2017 · 9 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 3 deficiencies 2 inspections

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 2017 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (87% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (62% 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. 323 This facility has 87% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 23).↓ 87% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.53.94 This facility has 62% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (1.5 vs. MT avg 3.94).↓ 62% 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. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (2 vs. MT avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-storey

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Helena's city center to Son Heaven Assisted Living II'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

Son Heaven Assisted Living II 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 Son Heaven Assisted Living II

Is Son Heaven Assisted Living II in a walkable area?

Son Heaven Assisted Living II has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Son Heaven Assisted Living II?

According to MT state health department records, Son Heaven Assisted Living II's license number is 31491.

When does Son Heaven Assisted Living II's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Son Heaven Assisted Living II's license expires on January 2, 2028.

How long has Son Heaven Assisted Living II been in business?

Son Heaven Assisted Living II has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Son Heaven Assisted Living II?

Yes, Son Heaven Assisted Living II allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Son Heaven Assisted Living II?

Shelley Walden is the administrator of Son Heaven Assisted Living II.

How many beds does Son Heaven Assisted Living II have?

Son Heaven Assisted Living II has 15 beds.

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