The Iris Senior Living
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Great Falls, MT
The Iris Senior Living
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Great Falls, MT
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.
Types of Care at The Iris Senior Living
Independent Living
Assisted Living
83-bed community Rank #39 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 106 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 / 88Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 88 homes in Montana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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 administrated by Kathy Kuntz.
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO
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, 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.
Overall vs. MT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Montana average:
• Total inspections (40% below)
• Total inspections (40% below)
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 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Montana assisted living residence (3 vs. MT avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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
The Iris 1 Bed
The Iris 2 Bed
The Iris Studio
The Iris 1 Bed B
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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.
— 0.47 miles to nearest hospital (Indian Family Health Clinic)
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The Iris Senior Living is located in Great Falls, Montana.
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| 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 / 2 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 / 2 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 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 / 2 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 / 2 Bed | 1 | - | Brittney Rogers | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1.1 |
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.
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.
What is the phone number of The Iris Senior Living?
(406) 302-0027 will put you in contact with the team at The Iris Senior Living.
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