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MT Gems – Ruby House
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Great Falls, MT
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MT Gems – Ruby House

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Great Falls, MT
811 2Nd Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405 View map
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Overview of Mt Gems – Ruby House

Mt Gems – Ruby House is an assisted living home in Great Falls, Montana, located on 2nd Avenue South about half a mile from the city center. It is a small, single-story residence with 19 beds, a scale that many families find calmer and more personal than a large multi-level community. The single-story layout also means no stairs or elevators to navigate, which can matter a great deal for residents with limited mobility. Housing here is offered in private rooms, giving each resident their own space and a measure of privacy within a close-knit setting.

The home has been in operation for three years, and its size lends itself to a familiar daily rhythm where staff and residents come to know one another well. Transportation services help residents keep up with errands, appointments, and outings beyond the home, while fitness and recreation options give structure to the day and encourage residents to stay active. For families weighing a smaller home against a larger community, that combination of individualized attention and support with getting around is often a deciding factor.

Its location scores 85 out of 100 for walkability, meaning most everyday errands can be handled on foot and many essentials sit within a short walk. That kind of central, walkable setting makes visiting easier for nearby family and gives residents and guests a neighborhood they can move through comfortably. Being close to the heart of Great Falls also keeps the home convenient to the shops, services, and appointments that come up in ordinary life.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 19 Rank #53 / 66Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 53rd out of 66 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #17 / 61Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 17th out of 61 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #6 / 85Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 6th out of 85 assisted living communities we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
85 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 17, 2023
License Number13655

Ownership & Operating Entity

MT Gems – Ruby House is administered by Robin Fleek.

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms

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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 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 29 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2015 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (81% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (93% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2916.0 This facility has 81% more total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (29 vs. MT avg 16).↑ 81% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.83.0 This facility has 93% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (5.8 vs. MT avg 3).↑ 93% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMT Averagevs. MT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 54.0 This facility has had 25% more total inspections than the Montana average (5 vs. MT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
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Compare Assisted Living around Great Falls

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Formal complaint investigations counted in the state record—distinct from every routine licensure inspection.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Timbers And Reflections At The Grandview At Benefis
AL
MC
Great Falls
71
Facility 71
MT AVG 61
Rank #22 / 66
No
26
Facility 26
MT AVG 40
Rank #52 / 85
-
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 7
Rank #17 / 61
A+David Krebs6
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 62
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 62
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Highgate Great Falls
AL
MC
Great Falls (Devonshire Townhouses)
68
Facility 68
MT AVG 61
Rank #25 / 66
Yes
70
Facility 70
MT AVG 40
Rank #15 / 85
-
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 7
Rank #40 / 61
-Karen Miszler4
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3
Rank #29 / 62
4
Facility 4
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 62
5
Facility 5
MT AVG 16
Rank #18 / 51
1.3
Facility 1.3
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #7 / 51
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living
AL
IL
Great Falls (Southside)
42
Facility 42
MT AVG 61
Rank #36 / 66
Yes
46
Facility 46
MT AVG 40
Rank #37 / 85
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
MT AVG 7
Rank #4 / 61
A+Judy Lindquist9
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #43 / 62
9
Facility 9
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #58 / 62
32
Facility 32
MT AVG 16
Rank #43 / 51
3.6
Facility 3.6
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #35 / 51
BeeHive Homes of Great Falls
AL
MC
RC
Great Falls
23
Facility 23
MT AVG 61
Rank #50 / 66
No
61
Facility 61
MT AVG 40
Rank #21 / 85
-
14
Facility 14
MT AVG 7
Rank #12 / 61
A+Kathy Beston2
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #43 / 62
2
Facility 2
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #27 / 62
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 16
Rank #20 / 51
3.0
Facility 3.0
MT AVG 4.0
Rank #25 / 51
MT Gems – Ruby House
AL
MC
Great Falls
19
Facility 19
MT AVG 61
Rank #53 / 66
No
85
Facility 85
MT AVG 40
Rank #6 / 85
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #17 / 61
-Robin Fleek5
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 62
5
Facility 5
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 62
295.8

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

MT Gems – Ruby House is located in Great Falls, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Montana.

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MT

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MT

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 40 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MT

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MT

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MT

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MT

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)
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Frequently Asked Questions about MT Gems – Ruby House

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is MT Gems – Ruby House in a walkable area?
MT Gems – Ruby House has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
02 What is the license number of MT Gems – Ruby House?
According to MT state health department records, MT Gems – Ruby House's license number is 13655.
03 How long has MT Gems – Ruby House been in business?
MT Gems – Ruby House has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at MT Gems – Ruby House?
No, MT Gems – Ruby House has a no-pet policy.
05 Who is the administrator of MT Gems – Ruby House?
Robin Fleek is the administrator of MT Gems – Ruby House.
06 How many beds does MT Gems – Ruby House have?
MT Gems – Ruby House has 19 beds.
07 Has MT Gems – Ruby House had any deficiencies?
MT Gems – Ruby House has had 29 reported deficiencies according to records from Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).
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