Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring and committed to helping residents feel at home.
Many reviews focus on how residents are treated with kindness and attention, including help with day-to-day needs and feeling cared for. Several mention the team staying on top of concerns and communicating with family members. A few reviews also praise specific staff members for their genuine approach and responsiveness.
common3 reviews mention this
Meals are a frequent positive
Meals come up often, with multiple residents describing food that tastes good and is provided consistently.
Several reviews mention the quality of meals and describe regular meal service. One resident’s family highlights that meals are good, and another says they are happy with both the care and the meals. Reviews also describe food as part of a home-like experience, alongside other day-to-day support.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and events feel planned
Residents and visitors mention enjoyable activities and events that feel organized.
A couple of reviews describe the community’s activities as something families can look forward to. One mentions music at special events, while another says the last events they attended were well planned and fun. The community’s schedule includes daily activities and also supports resident-run efforts.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Care coverage and staffing concerns
Some residents’ families raise serious concerns about staffing levels and the consistency of care.
Several negative reviews describe understaffing, high turnover, and difficulty getting appropriate attention when problems come up. Some families report incidents involving medical emergencies, delayed or inadequate responses, or concerns about neglect. Others specifically call out limited staffing during shifts and note that tasks like cleaning and meal-related responsibilities were not being handled well enough.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Great Falls International (5 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Dr (0.3 miles)
Seattle Children’s Pediatric Cardiology of Montana (0.3 miles)
Dale Schaefer, MD (0.3 miles)
Benefis Pediatrics (0.3 miles)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (0.3 miles)
Roberto Amado-Cattaneo (0.3 miles)
Great Falls Clinic Immediate Care (0.3 miles)
Hospitals
Benefis Health System (0.3 miles)
Benefis Healthcare Foundation (0.4 miles)
Great Falls Clinic Surgery Center (0.4 miles)
Benefis West Campus (1 miles)
Great Falls Orthopedic Associates (1.1 miles)
Benefis Healthcare (1.6 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.3 miles)
Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Morning Light Coffee Roasters (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (1.2 miles)
True Brew Espresso (1.6 miles)
Morning Light Coffee Roasters (1.7 miles)
Brian's Top Notch Cafe (1.7 miles)
Restaurants
Playground Lounge and Casino (0.3 miles)
Noodle Express (0.3 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.4 miles)
Taco Treat (0.5 miles)
McDonald's (0.6 miles)
Jakers Bar and Grill (0.8 miles)
Maria's Mexican Restaurant (0.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Albertsons Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Clinic United Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Plaza United Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Spectrum Home Solutions (0.6 miles)
Snyder Drug (1.6 miles)
Parks
Rainbow Falls (0.6 miles)
Sunnyside Park (0.7 miles)
Everlasting Memories (1.4 miles)
Carter Park (1.8 miles)
Pinski Park (1.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Peace Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
Faith Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
First Church of the Nazarene (1.1 miles)
Christs Church of Great Falls (1.2 miles)
First Presbyterian Church (1.4 miles)
Kogudus Renewal Ministry (1.4 miles)
Christian Church In Montana Regional Office (1.6 miles)
Mesquite Home is located at 2400 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405 in Cascade County, Montana
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Great Falls International (5 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
24-hour supervision with restaurant-style dining and furnished rooms.
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