Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living

    1839 Venus Cir, Billings, MT 59105
    • Assisted Living

    Homey, compassionate staff, medication error

    I like the clean, homey, family-run feel - the owner and many staff are compassionate, emotionally engaged, and often go above and beyond to make residents comfortable. That said, we experienced a serious medication error that hospitalized my son and I've seen ongoing staffing and training gaps that need fixing. Overall management has been responsive and I trust them with my loved one, but there are important issues they must address.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

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    • Value

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    Pros

    • Dedicated, emotionally engaged owner
    • Family-run, family-type environment
    • Compassionate staff
    • Staff that go above and beyond
    • High-quality, home-like care
    • Clean and comfortable facilities
    • Trustworthy caregiving reported by some families
    • Management willing to invest in resident comfort

    Cons

    • Allegations of inadequate staff training
    • Reported medication errors
    • High staff turnover / cannot keep staff
    • Allegations of dishonesty
    • At least one reported resident hospitalization
    • Mention of a state investigation

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from the collected reviews is highly mixed and somewhat polarized. A number of reviewers emphasize strong positives: a dedicated, emotionally engaged owner who appears personally involved; a small, family-run atmosphere that feels home-like; clean and comfortable facilities; and staff who, according to several accounts, go above and beyond to care for residents. Multiple comments call out compassionate care and trustworthiness, and at least some families describe the provider as sparing no expense to maximize resident comfort. Those positive themes portray a personalized, warm setting that many families appreciate.

    However, these favorable impressions are counterbalanced by serious negative reports from other reviewers. Key concerns include allegations of inadequate staff training and documented medication errors. One reviewer specifically reports that their son was hospitalized and mentions a subsequent state investigation. Other complaints cite dishonest behavior and difficulty retaining staff, implying high turnover. These are not minor service gripes but safety- and compliance-related issues (medication mistakes, hospitalization, regulatory attention) that materially affect resident well-being and trust.

    Breaking the themes down by topic: Care quality — reviews present conflicting views. Several reviewers describe "high quality care," compassionate attention, and staff who take excellent care of loved ones. At the same time, other reviewers raise major care-quality red flags: medication mistakes and at least one hospitalization tied to care. Those latter reports suggest risk to resident safety and warrant verification.

    Staff — comments about staff are likewise mixed. Positive reviews praise staff engagement, going above and beyond, and creating a family-like environment. Negative reviews allege insufficient training, dishonesty, and an inability to retain employees (high turnover). High turnover and training gaps can directly contribute to quality and safety problems, especially around medication administration and continuity of care.

    Facilities and atmosphere — the facility is described repeatedly as clean, comfortable, and home-like. Multiple reviewers highlight a family-run feel and owner involvement, which appears to contribute to a cozy, personalized environment for many residents.

    Dining and activities — the review summaries provided do not include explicit references to dining quality, meal service, recreational programming, or activities. No clear information is available from these summaries about the breadth or quality of social, therapeutic, or dining services.

    Management and administration — several reviews praise the owner for dedication, compassion, and willingness to invest in resident comfort. Conversely, the presence of allegations about dishonesty, medication errors, resident hospitalization, and a state investigation raise questions about administrative oversight, adherence to regulations, and internal systems (staff training, medication management, hiring/retention practices). The juxtaposition of a committed owner and serious regulatory/safety allegations suggests inconsistency between intent and reliable operational execution.

    Notable patterns and recommendations for prospective families — the most salient pattern is polarization: strong, heartfelt endorsements from some families alongside severe safety and compliance complaints from others. Because the negative items relate to clinical safety (medication errors, hospitalization) and regulatory action (state investigation), these should be treated as significant. Prospective residents and families should seek objective verification before making decisions: review state inspection reports and any investigation outcomes, ask for details on medication administration protocols and error rates, inquire about staff training programs and turnover statistics, and request references from current families. The positive reports about a warm, family-like atmosphere and personalized attention are meaningful, but they should be weighed against the serious nature of the adverse allegations documented in other reviews.

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    Location

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    Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living is located at 1839 Venus Cir, Billings, MT, 59105.

    About Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living

    Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living sits in Billings, Montana, with two small residential homes, one on Venus Circle and the other on Maurine Street, and both hold only eight residents, which means folks can get more personal care than they'd probably find in a bigger place, and because the staff includes a House Manager, Administrator, on-call RN, and round-the-clock Personal Care Assistants, help's always nearby, day or night. The homes each have private or shared rooms, open living spaces, and outdoor patios-the Maurine home even has a vegetable garden, and the Venus home features a large back patio with ramp access, which makes them comfortable and easier to move around in, especially for those who need wheelchairs or walkers. These care homes offer many services, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, hospice, and rehabilitation, and they help with all daily activities like bathing, dressing, meals, and medicine, plus there are visiting doctors and therapists, so health needs get attention without having to leave the house, which some families find brings peace of mind. The atmosphere is homelike, and everything's set up to support privacy and independence, so each person can keep some control over their daily lives-families say the staff is compassionate, and there's a real sense of community because most folks know each other by name. Amenities like housekeeping, laundry, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes come with the rooms, and shared dining means residents eat together unless they'd rather not, and there's always a bit of socializing with games, crafts, fitness, and other activities which help keep people engaged and active, even if they only join in sometimes. Both homes have safety features like sprinkler systems, handicap-accessible areas, and emergency supports to keep folks safe, and with a focus on individualized memory care, the team works with families to adapt care plans for anyone dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia. The homes run under Montana State License numbers 31542 and 000000039, and they're managed by JJ Caregivers LLC, with Jeanette Meyers and Jessica Robinson overseeing things, so you know who's in charge if you ever need to talk or have questions. People can call, text, email, or use forms to reach out for more details, and the staff welcomes visits and questions about care needs, and because reviews mention a high level of satisfaction, it seems like most folks feel comfortable and cared for. Overall, these small, family-owned homes focus on a peaceful, safe place to live, with hands-on help for seniors who want to keep some independence but need extra support, and every detail-from gardens to activities to 24-hour staff-shows a thoughtful approach to aging with dignity.

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