Assisted Living
Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement
443 Quarry St, Columbus, MT 59019 · Map
Licensed for 24 residents · Caslen Living Centers Inc
Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement is a state-licensed assisted living community in Columbus, Montana. It is licensed for 24 residents. It is operated by Caslen Living Centers Inc. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
Prices
This community does not publish its prices.
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What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
License
Active, 24 residents
Assisted Living Facility (SDMI waiver provider). Licensee Caslen Living Centers Inc.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement this community | 24 | Not published | Active | |
| Gallaghers Assisted Living Absarokee | 12.4 mi | 12 | Not published | Active |
| Heartland Assisted Living | 16.7 mi | 16 | Not published | Active |
| The Crossings | 24.1 mi | 24 | Not published | Active |
| Richardson Cottage | 24.1 mi | 16 | Not published | Active |
License and ownershipActive license, licensee Caslen Living Centers Inc
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility (SDMI waiver provider)
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Operator
- Caslen Living Centers Inc
- County
- Stillwater County
State listing as of September 2026. From the Montana DPHHS list of assisted living facilities in its mental health waiver program. Montana does not publish its full list of licensed facilities.
Source: Montana state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-14. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Montana, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Montana
- Big Sky Waiver. Montana's Big Sky Waiver can help pay for care in assisted living, but slots are limited and there is a wait list. The state also holds a pool of assisted living 'at risk' slots for residents who have used up their money during their stay and are at risk of moving to a nursing home. (state page)
- Waitlist. The Big Sky Waiver has a waiting list. (source)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Questions to ask on a tour9 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked6 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 5 questions families ask
What type of care does Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement provide?
Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement is licensed by the state of Montana for assisted living in Columbus, Montana. Its licensed capacity is 24 residents.
Who operates Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement?
Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement is operated by Caslen Living Centers Inc.
Does Lilisity rate Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement?
No. We publish state licensing details for Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement cost?
Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement?
Visit Meadowlark Assisted Living and Retirement at 443 Quarry St, Columbus, MT 59019.
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