Bee Hive Homes of Missoula

Bee Hive Homes of Missoula is an assisted living community in Missoula, MT.

Information last verified: January 18, 2026

2406 River Road, Missoula, MT 59804

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 33 reviews

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Overall Review of Bee Hive Homes of Missoula

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Homey atmosphere feels like family

Residents and families describe a homey atmosphere and strong, family-like staff relationships.

Multiple residents’ families say the setting feels like a home, not an institution, with welcoming staff and strong relationships among residents. Several reviews also describe staff treating residents like family and staying personally involved, including during difficult transitions. Even some critical reviews acknowledge how it initially appeared before later care concerns.

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Home-cooked dining stands out

Meals are consistently described as freshly prepared and shared in a dining setting.

Residents’ families repeatedly mention home-cooked meals prepared in the kitchen and served for everyone to eat together. Reviews also describe menu variety, including changing menus, and special diets such as diabetes-related and other restrictions. A number of families connect the dining experience to overall satisfaction and day-to-day comfort.

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Activities and outings keep people engaged

Families frequently mention frequent activities, music, and planned outings.

Several reviews describe an active schedule with group activities, outings, and music that helps residents stay engaged. Some families also mention outings beyond the community, like taking residents out for lunch and arranging events that fit different levels of cognitive decline. Others specifically highlight holiday celebrations and resident-focused gatherings.

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Memory care is a mixed experience

Memory care experiences vary, with both strong praise and serious concerns.

Some families praise the memory care unit, describing it as well managed and a good fit during declines, including smooth transitions as needs changed. Other reviews raise significant concerns about how challenging behaviors were handled and note issues such as inadequate de-escalation, care support, and hygiene. Taken together, memory care appears to be a major factor in families’ outcomes at this community.

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Getting help on the phone

A few reviews report trouble reaching the community and getting follow-up.

Some critical reviews describe difficulty contacting the community by phone, including calls not being returned or messages not being addressed. One review also mentions staff professionalism concerns and a lack of callback after reaching out. While many families describe responsiveness in daily care, these comments point to inconsistent communication when problems arise.

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Features

Housing

15 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

Missoula International (4 miles away)

Care Services

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

Providence International Heart Institute - Montana Cardiology (0.5 miles)
Montana Internal Medicine (0.5 miles)
Mullan Medical Center Association (0.5 miles)
Montana Allergy & Asthma Practice, Carl Thornblade MD (0.5 miles)
Miller Hayley Community Firstcare North Reserve Missoula (0.6 miles)
Northwest Plastic Surgery Associates (0.6 miles)
Missoula Bone & Joint (0.6 miles)

Hospitals

Joint Repair Clinic of Montana (0.5 miles)
Cancer Center-St Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Cen (1.8 miles)
Village Health Care Center (2 miles)
Providence Surgery Center (2.1 miles)
CMC Missoula (2.1 miles)
Big Sky Surgery Center (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

Walmart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Albertsons Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (0.8 miles)
Missoula Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Broadway Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Shopko Missoula Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill (0.6 miles)
Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
Hoagieville (0.7 miles)
Wheat Montana (0.7 miles)
Burger King (0.8 miles)
Noodle Express (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)

Parks

McCormick Park (1.7 miles)
Evelyn Borg Johnson Park (2 miles)
Bess Reed Park (2.2 miles)
Fort Missoula Recreation Area (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

St Francis Xavier Church (1.9 miles)

Cafes

Le Petit Outre Breads (2 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Florence Coffee (2.1 miles)
Florence Coffee Co. (2.2 miles)
Break Espresso (2.2 miles)
Market on Front (2.2 miles)
Ducrey Chocolate Maker (2.3 miles)

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