The Iris Senior Living
The Iris Senior Living
Overview of The Iris Senior Living
The Iris Senior Living community provides world class hospitality and care for retirees. With an emphasis on independent living, services are catered to the residents, ensuring compassionate and dignified care all around. The retirement home is filled with an abundance of opportunities waiting to be discovered, ensuring to help each one fulfill a purposeful life. The Iris is the home where residents are nurtured and about to explore a new chapter in their lives.
Life at Iris is centered around a range of personalized care services such as 24-hour nursing staff, medication management, incontinence care, ADLs, housekeeping and laundry services, mobility assistance, and emotional and behavioral management.
83-bed community Rank #37 / 104Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 104 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.
48 years in operation Rank #1 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeRetirement Homes
StatusCurrent
IssuanceJuly 27, 2025
ExpirationJuly 26, 2028
License Number31465
The Iris Senior Living is administered by Kathy Kuntz.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
No Alzheimer's certification
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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0 Better
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Latest Inspection
May 23, 2025
Renewal Inspection
no issues found
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 425 / 601 / 702 / 835 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Iris Senior Living
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio
1 Bedroom
Places of interest near The Iris Senior Living
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to The Iris Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Montana
The Iris Senior Living is located in Great Falls, Montana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Iris Senior Living
Is The Iris Senior Living in a walkable area?
The Iris Senior Living 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 Senior Living?
According to MT state health department records, The Iris Senior Living's license number is 31465.
When does The Iris Senior Living's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, The Iris Senior Living's license expires on July 26, 2028.
Are pets allowed at The Iris Senior Living?
Yes, The Iris Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Does The Iris Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Iris Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in MT.
Who is the administrator of The Iris Senior Living?
Kathy Kuntz is the administrator of The Iris Senior Living.
How many beds does The Iris Senior Living have?
The Iris Senior Living has 83 beds.
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