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Nursing homes in Flathead County, Montana
Flathead County, Montana, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 610 certified beds.
17% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 242 health deficiencies over three cycles, 39.7 per 100 beds against 37.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $880K across 11 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Flathead County | Montana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 61 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 17% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 39.7 | 37.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $880K | $3.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Skilled Care Center | Kalispell | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.5 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Brendan House | Kalispell | 110 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 28.2 | $93K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Montana Veterans Home N Habuse icon | Columbia Falls | 105 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 14.3 | $94K | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLCSFF Candidate | Kalispell | 140 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 85 | 60.7 | $320K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Bigfork | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Whitefish Care and RehabilitationSFF | Whitefish | 100 | — | — | — | 77 | 77.0 | $373K | 12 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 11 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 11 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 10 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Sweetwater Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Flathead County, Montana?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 610 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Flathead County have the highest CMS ratings?
Immanuel Skilled Care Center (5 stars), Brendan House (3 stars), Montana Veterans Home N H (3 stars)
How do Flathead County nursing homes compare with Montana?
17% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 39.7 per 100 beds against 37.9 statewide.