Pricing ranges from
    $3,724 – 4,468/month

    Diamond K Lodge Assisted Living

    1200 W Montana St, Livingston, MT, 59047
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    3.0

    Warm compassionate care but inconsistent

    I have mixed feelings: the home-like atmosphere, compassionate owners, caregivers and chefs made my days enjoyable and my family and I are grateful for the thoughtful, dedicated care for both short- and long-term stays. Still, I noticed low staff motivation at times and we experienced the sad loss of a resident, which left me concerned about consistency of care.

    Pricing

    $3,724+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,468+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate and friendly care
    • Strong relationships with owners and caregivers
    • Attentive chefs and positive dining interactions
    • Welcoming, home-like atmosphere
    • Dedicated staff who go above and beyond
    • Thoughtful, individualized care
    • Suitable for both long-term and short-term stays
    • Residents and families express appreciation and gratitude
    • Daily comfort, love, and enjoyable days

    Cons

    • Occasional low staff motivation reported
    • Perceived lapses in care for some elderly residents
    • Mention of a resident death creating a sad tone
    • Potential inconsistency in experience between reviews

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is predominantly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing a warm, home-like environment and compassionate, thoughtful care. Reviewers repeatedly note strong interpersonal connections — not only between residents and caregivers but also with owners and the kitchen staff — suggesting a small-facility feel where staff know residents personally. Many comments highlight that days are enjoyable for residents, families are grateful, and both long-term and short-term stays are accommodated, indicating operational flexibility and family satisfaction.

    Care quality is a frequently praised theme. Several summaries describe the care as "best," "most thoughtful," and provided with "love and comfort." Staff are characterized as dedicated and willing to go above and beyond, which points to individualized attention and responsiveness to resident needs. The repeated mention of appreciation from both family members and residents reinforces the perception that the facility delivers meaningful, attentive care that improves resident well-being and daily life.

    Staffing and management dynamics are a mixed theme. Positive comments about relationships with owners, caregivers, and chefs suggest that management presence and staff engagement are strengths of the facility. These relationships appear to contribute significantly to the home-like atmosphere and personalized care. However, there are also concerns: some reviewers report low staff motivation and perceive lapses in the care of elderly residents. One review explicitly mentions a resident death and describes a sad tone, which may reflect a particularly negative incident or an emotional response to loss. The combination of strong praise and isolated concerns suggests variability in experience — many families report gratitude and satisfaction, while at least one account points to shortcomings that affected trust and emotional outcomes.

    Facilities, dining, and activities receive generally favorable mentions. The presence of attentive chefs and positive interactions around meals is called out, and the overall environment is described as home-like and comfortable. Comments that residents' days are enjoyable imply that the facility provides meaningful daily activities or a pleasant routine, although specifics about programming are not detailed in the summaries provided.

    Notable patterns and considerations: the dominant pattern is one of high satisfaction driven by personalized, compassionate care and close staff-resident-owner relationships. Counterbalancing that are isolated but serious concerns about staff motivation and perceived quality lapses, including the emotional impact of a resident death noted by a reviewer. These negative elements appear less frequent in the summaries but are significant because they touch on fundamental expectations for safety and consistent, attentive care. Based strictly on the review content provided, the facility appears to deliver strong, thoughtful care for many residents while showing some potential areas for improvement in staff morale and consistency of care delivery.

    Location

    Map showing location of Diamond K Lodge Assisted Living

    About Diamond K Lodge Assisted Living

    Diamond K Lodge Assisted Living sits in Emigrant, Montana, near places like Gardiner and Livingston, with room for up to 12 older adults who need help with daily living, memory care, respite, or long-term care, and you'll see the place feels a lot like home, with both private and semi-private suites, each with its own shower, climate control, and care to fit what people need day by day. The Lodge runs 24/7 under license #13377 and is managed by S & J Clark DBA Diamond K Lodge, and staff there take time with residents, offering support for things like diabetes, blood sugar checks, medication, and even hospice, plus visiting nurses, dentists, rehabilitation, and speech therapists in the mix so folks don't have to travel far for basic healthcare.

    You'll find a community where folks can have their pets, try out activities in art or ceramics rooms, relax in a whirlpool spa, or join in on putting green, billiard, shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, or even sand volleyball as the mood and weather allow, and there's a nice greenhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, wellness center, gardens with walking trails, and patios for fresh air and simple quiet. Meals get prepared right there with attention to nutrition, with vegetarian options, and meals take place in either a country club dining setting, cafe, or private rooms if you want something quieter.

    People stay as active as they like with scheduled trips, fitness programs, and educational talks, or they can explore creative arts, gardening, and devotional life in dedicated chapels and the auditorium where folks gather for social or worship events. Amenities like mail delivery, on-site laundry, library, transportation on the residence bus, and full maintenance and housekeeping are standard, and the building's got emergency call systems, wheelchair access, Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, plus security features for peace of mind.

    Staff aim for privacy and respect, and families get peace of mind knowing there are both patient-centered care and records available through a patient portal, so everyone stays informed. There are spaces for worship, youth visitor activities, and in the clubhouse or community center, you'll see activities for all interests. The Lodge is supported by Senior Living Advisors for local information and connects with nearby communities like Frontier Assisted Living for other living options, such as specialized diabetic management and animal care, depending on each resident's needs. Diamond K Lodge doesn't accept Medicare as payment unless certified but does offer compassionate, steady care with a focus on comfort, dignity, and the right level of support in a Montana setting where home-like living matters.

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