Meadowlark Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Great Falls, MT
Meadowlark Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Great Falls, MT
Set in the tranquil area in Great Falls, MT, Meadowlark Assisted Living is a compassionate senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. The community ensures residents lead an active and enriching life while receiving the support and care they need to thrive from a team of caregivers who truly care for their residents. Featuring 20 well-designed units, the community guarantees residents a comfortable living environment that they can freely decorate and furnish as they wish.
Centrally located in the downtown area, the community offers easy access to great shopping centers and other local amenities for a vibrant and convenient lifestyle. Residents enjoy delicious and carefully prepared meals by a hardworking team of excellent chefs, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience. Here, residents are guaranteed a safe and secure environment that allows them to flourish and thrive.
24-bed community Rank #84 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 103 homes in Montana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
2 years in operation Rank #35 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 89 homes in Montana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #12 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 159 homes in Montana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 3, 2024
License Number23
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Fax406-452-2250
Inspection History
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
7 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (53% below)
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (53% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 21 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (7 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 3 | This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (1.4 vs. MT avg 3).↓ 53% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (5 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 24, 2025 complaint inspection found missing heating vent replaced by surge protector and wet conditions in Resident #1’s bedroom, creating unsafe environment.
- September 17, 2025 complaint inspection cited two deficiencies: conflicting Gabapentin medication orders causing over-documentation and shower water temperature at 142 degrees without maintenance logs.
- January 9, 2024 renewal inspection found all three upstairs bedrooms lacked smoke detectors, violating fire and building codes.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 60 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to Meadowlark Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Timbers And Reflections At The Grandview At Benefis | AL NH MC | Great Falls | 71
Facility
71
MT AVG
70
Rank
#43 / 103 | No |
26
Facility
26
MT AVG
43
Rank
#109 / 159 | - | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 89 | A+ | David Krebs | 6 | 0
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0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | 21
Facility
21
MT AVG
21
Rank
#42 / 62 | 3.5
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3.5
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#49 / 62 |
| The Grandview at Benefis | AL MC | Great Falls | 71
Facility
71
MT AVG
70
Rank
#43 / 103 | No |
26
Facility
26
MT AVG
43
Rank
#109 / 159 | - | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 89 | A+ | David Krebs | 6 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| Meadowlark Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Great Falls | 24
Facility
24
MT AVG
70
Rank
#84 / 103 | Yes |
83
Facility
83
MT AVG
43
Rank
#12 / 159 | - | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | - | - | 5 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
3
Rank
#48 / 76 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#45 / 76 | 7
Facility
7
MT AVG
21
Rank
#24 / 62 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#31 / 62 |
| BeeHive Homes of Great Falls | AL MC RC | Great Falls | 23
Facility
23
MT AVG
70
Rank
#86 / 103 | No |
61
Facility
61
MT AVG
43
Rank
#41 / 159 | - | 14
Facility
14
MT AVG
7
Rank
#19 / 89 | A+ | Kathy Beston | 9 | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
3
Rank
#48 / 76 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#34 / 76 | 6
Facility
6
MT AVG
21
Rank
#21 / 62 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#18 / 62 |
| MT Gems – Ruby House | AL MC | Great Falls (Downtown) | 19
Facility
19
MT AVG
70
Rank
#89 / 103 | No |
85
Facility
85
MT AVG
43
Rank
#8 / 159 | Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
MT AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 89 | - | Robin Fleek | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#16 / 76 | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Assisted Living
Is Meadowlark Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Meadowlark Assisted Living has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Meadowlark Assisted Living?
According to MT state health department records, Meadowlark Assisted Living's license number is 23.
How long has Meadowlark Assisted Living been in business?
Meadowlark Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Meadowlark Assisted Living?
Yes, Meadowlark Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Meadowlark Assisted Living have?
Meadowlark Assisted Living has 24 beds.
Are there photos of Meadowlark Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Meadowlark Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Meadowlark Assisted Living?
Meadowlark Assisted Living is located at 1009 3Rd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401.
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