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For over 20 years, Golden Eagle Plaza has maintained a level of compassion and care for many seniors over the years– maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents because of the warm and welcoming approach always practiced. The affordable assisted living, independent living, and memory care community has been able to achieve a well-balanced wellness for its residents. Golden Eagle has soared to the top of what it means to offer quality senior care.
Community features include a gym, a game room, a garden, a library, and spacious private apartments that residents can choose from. Essential services include social and recreational activities, maintenance services, housekeeping and laundry, a full-service salon, and two meals (brunch and dinner) served daily.
Higher than the Montana average: 61.7%Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living is administrated by Judy Lindquist.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 32 | 21 | This facility has 52% more total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (32 vs. MT avg 21).↑ 52% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2014.
| 2.7 | 1.8 | This facility has 50% more deficiencies per year than a typical Montana assisted living residence (2.7 vs. MT avg 1.8).↑ 50% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.9 | 4.2 | This facility has 31% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana assisted living residence (2.9 vs. MT avg 4.2).↓ 31% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 5 | This facility has 120% more total inspections than a typical Montana assisted living residence (11 vs. MT avg 5).↑ 120% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025, identified several deficiencies including incomplete administrator continuing education, missing staff training documentation, issues with furnishings, an emergency call system flaw, and unsecured portable oxygen tanks. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related to staff training, emergency preparedness, medication administration records, resident file documentation, physical plant maintenance, and staffing shortages. Complaint investigations found some substantiated issues with resident care communication and medication orders, as well as kitchen staffing and meal service concerns. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring challenges in staff training and documentation, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 335 /435 / 575 / 670 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Great Falls's city center to Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.36 miles to nearest hospital (Benefis Wound Care)
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Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living is located in Great Falls, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Montana.
The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
| The Iris Senior Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Great Falls | 83 | Yes | 74 | Studio / 1 Bed | 48 | A+ | Kathy Kuntz | 3 | - | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Great Falls (Southside) | 42 | Yes | 46 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27 | A+ | Judy Lindquist | 11 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 2.9 |
| Meadowlark Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Great Falls | 24 | Yes | 83 | Studio / 1 Bed | 2 | - | - | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1.4 |
| BeeHive Homes of Great Falls |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Great Falls | 23 | No | 61 | Studio / 1 Bed | 13 | A+ | Kathy Beston | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0.7 |
| Renaissance Senior Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Great Falls | 11 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1 | - | Brittney Rogers | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1.1 |
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living is in the Southside neighborhood of Great Falls.
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to MT state health department records, Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living's license number is 13369.
According to MT state health department records, Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living's license expires on October 30, 2027.
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living's occupancy is 83%.
Judy Lindquist is the administrator of Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living.
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living has 42 beds.
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