The Iris MT
The Iris MT
The Iris, located in Great Falls, MT, is a senior living community offering independent living services and amenities which provides modern conveniences and comfort for their residents. Their accommodation options ranging from studio, to one-to-two bedroom units offer spacious bedrooms and living areas, kitchenette, and private bathrooms.
Additionally, the monthly rent includes three restaurant-style meals, 24/7 staff availability, and weekly housekeeping and laundry. For added sense of security, a monitored care team call system is also available in the accommodations, so the residents may rest assured that help is always available.
83-bed community Rank #36 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #20 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th 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 TypeRetirement Homes
StatusCurrent
IssuanceJuly 27, 2025
ExpirationJuly 26, 2028
License Number31465
The Iris MT is administered by Kathy Kuntz.
Visitor PolicyOpen for public visits
Spa
Garden
Patio
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.
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.
Overall vs. MT average
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Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (3 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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0.8 miles from city center
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Compare Independent Living around the area
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.
| St. John‘s United | IL AL HC HOS MC NH RC SNF | Billings | 104
Facility
104
MT AVG
70
Rank
#21 / 103 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
MT AVG
43
Rank
#144 / 159 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 89 | - | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | 33
Facility
33
MT AVG
21
Rank
#53 / 62 | 33.0
Facility
33.0
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#62 / 62 |
| The Iris MT | IL | Great Falls | 83
Facility
83
MT AVG
70
Rank
#36 / 103 | No |
74
Facility
74
MT AVG
43
Rank
#20 / 159 | - | - | - | Kathy Kuntz | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| The Iris Senior Living | IL | Great Falls | 83
Facility
83
MT AVG
70
Rank
#36 / 103 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
MT AVG
43
Rank
#20 / 159 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MT AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 89 | A+ | Kathy Kuntz | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| The Springs at Missoula | IL AL MC | Missoula (North Reserve) | 74
Facility
74
MT AVG
70
Rank
#41 / 103 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
MT AVG
43
Rank
#83 / 159 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MT AVG
7
Rank
#5 / 89 | - | Jennifer Talkington | 4 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| The Living Centre | IL AL NH SNF | Stevensville (Main Street) | 50
Facility
50
MT AVG
70
Rank
#61 / 103 | No |
38
Facility
38
MT AVG
43
Rank
#90 / 159 | - | 12
Facility
12
MT AVG
7
Rank
#20 / 89 | A+ | Leanne Becker | 6 | 4
Facility
4
MT AVG
3
Rank
#58 / 76 | 6
Facility
6
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#60 / 76 | 15
Facility
15
MT AVG
21
Rank
#34 / 62 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#43 / 62 |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Iris MT
Is The Iris MT in a walkable area?
The Iris MT has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Iris MT?
According to MT state health department records, The Iris MT's license number is 31465.
When does The Iris MT's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, The Iris MT's license expires on July 26, 2028.
Are pets allowed at The Iris MT?
No, The Iris MT has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of The Iris MT?
Kathy Kuntz is the administrator of The Iris MT.
How many beds does The Iris MT have?
The Iris MT has 83 beds.
Are there photos of The Iris MT?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Iris MT in the photo gallery on this page.
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