Best Independent Living in Great Falls, Montana
8 communities found
Great Falls has 8 independent living communities, all residential in style, with an average rating of 4.1 across 7 rated communities and 161 reviews read. Common amenities include 24-hour staff at all 8, housekeeping and wheelchair accessibility at 7, and emergency call systems, activity spaces, social activities, and private rooms at 6 each.
- 8communities
- 4.1average rating, 7 rated
- 161family reviews read
Highgate Senior Living - Great Falls
Great Falls, Montana
4.9(55)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
The Iris Senior Living
Great Falls, Montana
5(10)
Independent Living
The Lodge Senior Living
Great Falls, Montana
5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Eagles Manor Retirement Community
Great Falls, Montana
4.3(4)
Independent Living
BeeHive Homes of Great Falls
Great Falls, Montana
4.2(43)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Golden Eagle Plaza Senior Living
Great Falls, Montana
4(4)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Rainbow Senior Living
Great Falls, Montana
3.7(39)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
The Portage Apartments - Affordable Senior Housing
Great Falls, Montana
2.8(4)
Independent Living
Best-rated independent living in Great Falls
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
Highgate Senior Living - Great Falls
4.9 (55 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families describe warm, attentive care for parents and grandparents, including memory care, plus good food, cleanliness, and a full activity calendar.
- 2
5 (10 reviews)· Independent Living
- 3
4.2 (43 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Reviews are split between praise for the small-home setting and home-cooked meals, and concerns about understaffing and turnover, especially in memory care.
- 4
3.7 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Reviewers describe a turnaround under new management, citing better lighting, activities like karaoke and live music, and help arranging transportation.
What families say about independent living in Great Falls
Counted across the review summaries of 8 Great Falls communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff and value for money, each noted in 50% of the 8 communities, along with food and dining, building and grounds, and a warm, home-like feel, each at 38%. On the concern side, 38% point to communication with families and 38% to cost and billing, while 25% mention building upkeep and 13% mention staff attitude.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Value for money 50%
- Food and dining 38%
- Building and grounds 38%
- Warm, home-like feel 38%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 38%
- Cost and billing 38%
- Building and upkeep 25%
- Staff attitude 13%
“My grandmother Maxine Robertson has been living at the Iris since Oct 2021. They have provided her with the best care, three weeks ago she was shut in with an illness and the staff was very attentive with her needs. We appreciate the care she receives and for making her feel so welcomed.”
Independent Living in Great Falls: the figures
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (8), housekeeping (7), wheelchair accessible (7), emergency call system (6), gathering / activity spaces (6), social activities (6).
How families pay for independent living in Montana
Most Montana families start by paying privately, often drawing on savings, retirement income, and frequently the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent has kept a policy, can also help cover assisted living or memory care costs, though coverage details vary by policy and are worth reviewing early. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care, and it's worth asking a VA representative whether a particular situation meets the requirements.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Montana.
About these figures
Computed on October 9, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Great Falls, 161 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Independent Living in Great Falls: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Great Falls, Montana?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 independent living communities in Great Falls, Montana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Great Falls are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Iris Senior Living (5★, 10 ratings), Highgate Senior Living - Great Falls (4.9★, 55 ratings), BeeHive Homes of Great Falls (4.2★, 43 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Great Falls?
Beyond independent living, Great Falls has assisted living (16 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (3 communities), at-home care (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Great Falls?
Families rate Great Falls independent living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 161 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Great Falls independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 8 Great Falls communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), value for money (mentioned for 50%), food and dining (mentioned for 38%). The most common concerns are communication with families (38%), cost and billing (38%), building and upkeep (25%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Great Falls bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
