Brendan House
Kalispell, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275109) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $92,755
Phone: (406) 751-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brendan House has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Brendan House reports total nurse staffing of about 4.6 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
Brendan House has 2 federal fines on record totaling $92,755.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Brendan House is a non-profit nursing home in Kalispell, Montana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1985. The facility has 110 certified beds and an average daily census of 92.3 residents, placing it among mid-to-large facilities for the Flathead County area.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brendan House holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and the staffing rating is 5 stars. Families should note the low QM score alongside the strong staffing score when weighing this profile.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.6 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%, a figure families may want to ask about directly.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $92,755.00 for Brendan House, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and under increased inspection scrutiny. No ownership change has been reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brendan House has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Brendan House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 56.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $92,755.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Brendan House, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brendan House has 110 certified beds with an average of 92.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Brendan House is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Brendan House was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 17, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Brendan House scores 3, 3, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4067516500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4067516500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275109?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.