The Goldstone Assisted Living

Overview of The Goldstone Assisted Living

The Goldstone is one of the most sought-after assisted living communities in Great Falls. They deliver world-class hospitality where seniors can age gracefully in a home-like environment. Specializing in assisted living, management and staff do their best to offer its residents a worry-free lifestyle. The Goldstone is where goals are achieved, and purposeful living is fulfilled.

Life at The Goldstone offers modern amenities and friendly staff, they offer senior care service like no other. Regardless of nursing home services or assisted living support– residential life is all about the amenities: housekeeping, pet therapy, a pendant emergency call system to wear around, religious services, and staff available 24/7.

Bed community size
15-bed community Rank #94 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th 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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #80 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceOctober 21, 2025
ExpirationOctober 20, 2027
License Number12787

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Goldstone Assisted Living is administered by Bonnie Huestis.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsPendant Emergency Call System
Safety FeaturesProtection of Resident Rights

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Home-Cooking
Specific ProgramsIndividualized and Group Activities Daily, Religious Services, Pet Therapy, Supervised Medication Program, Daily Housekeeping Services
Religious Services

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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 2014 · 12 years of data 17 deficiencies 9 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 2014 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (19% below)

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. 1721 This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (17 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 19% better

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. 97 This facility has had 29% more total inspections than the Montana average (9 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 3, 2025 renewal inspection found 2 fire code violations: basement door and front exit door not operable with a single motion to exit.
  • August 29, 2014 renewal inspection cited 4 deficiencies including 25+ outdated medications and inadequate infection control with glove and hand hygiene lapses.
  • Prior complaint inspection on April 16, 2015 found 4 deficiencies including missing activity calendar and inaccessible call cords, but no further complaints reported since.

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to The Goldstone 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
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3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 89
A+David Krebs6
0
Facility 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
Facility 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
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3
Facility 3
MT AVG 7
Rank #27 / 89
A+David Krebs6
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 76
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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
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14
Facility 14
MT AVG 7
Rank #19 / 89
A+Kathy Beston9
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 Fleek3
0
Facility 0
MT AVG 3
Rank #1 / 76
1
Facility 1
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #16 / 76
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The Goldstone Assisted Living
AL
Great Falls
15
Facility 15
MT AVG 70
Rank #94 / 103
No
43
Facility 43
MT AVG 43
Rank #80 / 159
---Bonnie Huestis9
3
Facility 3
MT AVG 3
Rank #48 / 76
5
Facility 5
MT AVG 3.5
Rank #53 / 76
17
Facility 17
MT AVG 21
Rank #37 / 62
1.9
Facility 1.9
MT AVG 3.0
Rank #38 / 62

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana

The Goldstone Assisted Living 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Goldstone Assisted Living

Is The Goldstone Assisted Living in a walkable area?

The Goldstone Assisted Living has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Goldstone Assisted Living?

According to MT state health department records, The Goldstone Assisted Living's license number is 12787.

When does The Goldstone Assisted Living's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, The Goldstone Assisted Living's license expires on October 20, 2027.

Are pets allowed at The Goldstone Assisted Living?

No, The Goldstone Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Goldstone Assisted Living?

Bonnie Huestis is the administrator of The Goldstone Assisted Living.

How many beds does The Goldstone Assisted Living have?

The Goldstone Assisted Living has 15 beds.

Has The Goldstone Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

The Goldstone Assisted Living has had 17 reported deficiencies since 2014 according to records from Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).

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