Montana › Flathead County › Kalispell
Brendan House
350 Conway Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Brendan House, in Kalispell, Montana, is certified for 110 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Montana median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 8, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $93K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 56.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Flathead Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.2 | 28.2 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 42.9% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $92,755 | $93,899 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 61 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Montana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jul 2025, 29 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×22 E ×5 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | Fine | $56,940 | |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Fine | $35,815 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.1%, RNs 56.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.7% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.5% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.1% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.0% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Northwest Horizons Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtwy Health | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/16/1984 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Flathead County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 6 facilities in Flathead County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brendan House been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Brendan House been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $93K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brendan House compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brendan House?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mtwy Health. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brendan House last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.