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    KALISPELL REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC

    171 HERITAGE WAY, KALISPELL, MT 59901

    140 beds · For profit - Limited Liability company Wheelchair accessible

    CMS Provider #275025

    Data updated: March 1, 2026

    28
    IQ ScoreA composite score from 0–100 combining federal ratings, staffing, inspections, penalties, and complaint history.

    Overall Rating

    ★★★★

    Health Rating

    ★★★★

    Staffing Rating

    ★★★★★

    Quality Rating

    ★★★★★

    Daily nursing care

    3.1 hrs/resident

    Getting better

    Inspection findings

    24

    Fewer issues

    Ownership changes

    0

    For-profit limited liability company owned by three family partnerships.

    Complaint trend

    More complaints

    High volume of substantiated complaints leading to 28 recent citations.

    Facility vs. Montana Averages

    Overall Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Health Inspection

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Staffing Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★
    Below State Avg

    Quality Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Below State Avg
    State staffing benchmarks:Nursing hours/resident/day 4.0RN hours/resident/day 0.9

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    NursingHomeIQ Analysis

    Summary

    Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC is a Special Focus Facility with a one-star federal rating, characterized by lower-than-average staffing levels, substantial financial penalties, and a high volume of health inspection findings.

    Detailed Analysis

    Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC currently operates under the federal Special Focus Facility designation, a status reserved for nursing homes with a history of significant care issues. According to federal data, the facility holds a one-out-of-five star overall rating. The most recent health inspection cycle recorded 24 findings, which, while lower than the previous cycle's 47 findings, remains significantly higher than the Montana state average of 11.5 findings per cycle. Serious findings include failure to prevent accidents and failure to develop measured care plans for residents.

    Staffing data reveals that residents receive an average of 3.06 hours of total nursing care per resident per day, which is nearly an hour less than the state average. Registered nurse care is 0.54 hours per resident per day, notably lower than the Montana average of 0.94. While the facility does not rely on temporary contract or agency staff, it experiences a high nursing staff turnover rate of 42.5%, with half of all registered nurses leaving within a year. Additionally, total nursing hours drop by approximately 10% during weekends compared to weekdays. The facility is part of a 18-member chain with an average overall rating of 1.6 stars, indicating performance trends consistent with its corporate affiliates.

    Key Findings

    The facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility, a federal status indicating a persistent pattern of poor performance that requires increased oversight and more frequent inspections.

    Records indicate four recent financial penalties totaling $326,610, including a single fine of $245,440 in late 2025 following health inspection findings.

    Direct nursing care hours of 3.06 per resident per day are approximately 23% lower than the Montana state average of 3.97 hours.

    Performance Trends (24 months)

    This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.

    CategoryApr 24Jun 24Aug 24Oct 24Dec 24Mar 25May 25Jul 25Nov 25Jan 26Mar 26Trend
    Overall1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★
    Staffing1★1★1★1★1★1★2★4★3★3★3★
    Health1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★1★
    4-5 Stars 3 Stars 1-2 Stars

    Staffing Deep Dive

    Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.

    Weekend vs. Weekday Staffing

    Weekday3.1 hrs/resident/day
    Weekend2.7 hrs/resident/day
    Drop10% — Moderate drop

    RN Hours Specifically

    Weekday RN0.54
    Weekend RN0.42
    RN Drop22%

    State avg total staffing: 4.0 hrs/resident/day

    Administrator Turnover

    1

    administrator departed in past year

    Some change

    Nursing Staff Turnover

    Total NursingElevated

    42.5%

    State avg: 55.6%

    RN TurnoverElevated

    50.0%

    State avg: 45.7%

    Agency/Contract Staff

    0.0%

    of nursing hours from contract/agency staff

    Low — good continuity
    RN contract %0.0%
    CNA contract %0.0%

    Source: PBJ data, 2025Q3

    Location & Neighborhood

    A facility's location matters — nearby hospitals, pharmacies, and public transit can make visits easier and ensure quick access to emergency care.

    Walk Score

    52

    Somewhat Walkable

    Neighborhood Demographics (59901)

    Median Income

    $67,936

    Median Home Value

    $371,600

    Poverty Rate

    9.9%

    Age 65+

    18.6%

    Median Age

    40

    Pop. Density

    60,177/mi²

    Median Rent

    $986

    Google Reviews

    Google reviews provide firsthand accounts from residents' families and visitors.

    3

    ★★★★★

    41 reviews

    donna searcy12/13/2025

    "This place is horrible! If you can at all try to find another place for your loved ones eles where do it.Filthy dirty disgusting building horrible and I mean horrible care! Try to take anything they might have and threatened them that they will throw them out if they don't sign over every thing they have. And even try to take my ex husband's coffee craft I purchase for him saying he stole it from the kitchen! They have done this 3 times. Bad enough they charge these people 20, 000.00 a month to stay in that crap hole. I'm going to try my damnest to get him out of there! I wouldent even feed my dog the crap they try to feed those people!!!! Out date spoiled crap and apple juice that is fermented! Disgusting 🫣 🤮"

    peter blood★★★★★2/20/2026

    "KRN as we call it is a very good care facility, the staff and admin is great and does a very good job. My mother was cared for very well last year post her hip replacement and for her cognitive decline/dementia/Alzheimers. I would go back there for my mother to be cared for at the right time."

    Eleisha Clifton★★★9/17/2025

    "Just sent my Grandmother here recently! After reading some of the reviews on here I am a little worried....... Hopefully they take good care of my Grandmother! Only time will tell. The family & I will be visiting her quite often! I hope they keep my Grandmother clean, comfortable & fed 🙏"

    Lacey8/17/2025

    "Id recommend sending your family literally anywhere else.. There are ants all over the facility, in residents rooms, it's disgusting. Residents can't have any nice clothes because they end up getting lost. It's completely unorganized. They do not care about quality, they truly only care about how much money they can make.. it's sad and I hope for the Residents sakes that this facility cleans itself up."

    Kathy Keith8/21/2025

    "WORST care ever. Husband allowed to fall with CNA (had not worked with him before) in the room hitting his forehead which resulted in a brain bleed one day prior to discharge. Understaffed, no MD available readily, terrible pericare, should be fined for ALL of the falls."

    Jane Doe★★★★★2/21/2025

    "My mom who had advanced dementia was in the dementia unit following a broken leg in December and January. The staff in that unit so kind and caring. My family also felt that they took excellent care of her."

    Darreld Bachteler★★★10/12/2024

    "Not a place for my mother to be. Unfortunately she is there for a few more days. The staff will not inform me about my mother's health and issues that she is having. I tried a number of times to have the Dr or physical therapist call me, or come out of the office to talk to me about her health, and what we can do to make her stay as pleasant as possible, and what we can do to help her get back home... With no avail, absolutely no communication from the staff. I would recommend finding a more suitable place for your loved ones, They are very under staffed there. Could be the reason for that kind of treatment. It really makes me SAD."

    Barbara Bailey Smith3/23/2024

    "DO NOT let your love one be placed there!!! My husband was placed there after being in intensive care for a week. The bed was barely adequate, the TV didn’t work, there was a very unsafe broken chair in the room. He wasn’t fed regularly, He was promised baths that never happened. The nurse was overwhelmed. Medication was not given at the proper time. The lack of compassion and care was unbelievable!!! I took my husband out after a week… do not let the new name fool you, Kalispell rehab and Heritage Place are the same facility."

    Stephenie Young8/18/2023

    "My grandmother was placed in the his facility with COPD. We showed up to visit and found her laying in bed with the emergency cord wrapped around her hand so tight it was cutting off circulation. She was laying in soiled clothing. She had to have payed there for some time like that because her clothes were drying. We were outraged! We filed a complaint and asked for answers but received a list of excuses. Within a week we had her moved. A couple years later my grandfather was ill and transferred from the hospital to Heritage (only opening at the time) until an opening at Brendan house came open. In 6 weeks he was treated horrible. We are talking the most gentle man you’d ever meet. I visited often and after a couple weeks I noticed a shift in his personality. He quietly opened up about a mean nurse. He watched his door was and spoke very quickly while telling me. He lifted his shirt to reveal horrible bruising from insulin injections. He said she would not listen when he asked to have injections moved around (alternating injection spots) because of the pain he was in. He also showed me bruises on his arms from her. She told him to “quit whining and act like a grow. Man.” I was so afraid to leave him there. He was also terrified of me reporting them, fear of retaliation, if she found out he told on her. Our elderly should never have to endure this type of treatment. This was absolutely abuse/neglect and nothing was done about it. I did file a report and did everything in my power to get him moved ASAP. I was able to get him moved to the Brendan house where he was much happier. There is a reason there’s typically opening available at this facility. Keep that in mind when looking for somewhere for your loved one."

    Judith Schenck★★★★★4/23/2018

    "I have been at Heritage Place for a year and a half. I can't thank them enough for the care they have given me. I spent 10 days in the ICU with a very serious illness and when I came back I couldn't move or walk , they gave me such extra and personal care. Thanks to physical therapists and the encouragement of CNA's. My bathes are always regular. As well as daily care by staff that is loving and supportive , responsive to my needs. I am grateful to be here. Another incentive to Heritage Place they are one of the few who take Medicaid. I don't what low income people would do without them. They have increased their pay to be competitive. The new Administrator is making great strides in making this a better place. We are all a family here."

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    Inspection & Deficiency History

    Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.

    DateTagCategoryDescriptionSeverityCorrectedTypeIC
    12/17/20250679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250565Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Minimal harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250584Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    12/17/20250744Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    Actual harm
    1/23/2026Complaint
    1/16/20250742Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
    Minimal harm
    2/20/2025Standard
    1/16/20250791Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    Actual harm
    2/20/2025Standard
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    Penalties & Fines

    When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.

    Total Penalties

    4

    Total Fines

    $326,610

    DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
    12/17/2025Fine$245,440
    8/28/2024Fine$52,716
    10/12/2023Fine$9,311
    6/8/2023Fine$19,143

    Ownership Records

    Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.

    Facilities in Chain

    18

    Chain Avg Rating

    1.6

    Years Operating

    59

    Owner NameTypeRoleOwnership %Association Date
    CHARLY BELLO FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization30%7/1/2023
    DOVER RUXPIN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization25%7/1/2023
    MAZE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization43%7/1/2023
    FEY, KRISTINIndividual24%7/1/2023
    MYERS, KATIEIndividual20%7/1/2023
    MYERS, WALTERIndividual21%7/1/2023
    SWAIN, HOLLYIndividual14%7/1/2023
    SWAIN, JAREDIndividual15%7/1/2023
    COTTONWOOD HEALTHCARE LLCOrganization7/1/2023
    PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ADVISORS LLCOrganization7/1/2023
    WIPFLI LLPOrganization7/1/2023
    GEDLAMAN, DEREKIndividual7/1/2023
    HARDY, TAYLORIndividual7/1/2023
    MYERS, WALTERIndividual7/1/2023
    MYERS, WALTERIndividual7/1/2023
    SWAIN, JAREDIndividual7/1/2023
    CHARLY BELLO FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization30%7/1/2023
    DOVER RUXPIN FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization25%7/1/2023
    MAZE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOrganization43%7/1/2023
    FEY, KRISTINIndividual24%7/1/2023
    MYERS, KATIEIndividual20%7/1/2023
    MYERS, WALTERIndividual21%7/1/2023
    SWAIN, HOLLYIndividual14%7/1/2023
    SWAIN, JAREDIndividual15%7/1/2023
    COTTONWOOD HEALTHCARE LLCOrganization7/1/2023
    PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ADVISORS LLCOrganization7/1/2023
    WIPFLI LLPOrganization7/1/2023
    GEDLAMAN, DEREKIndividual7/1/2023
    HARDY, TAYLORIndividual7/1/2023
    MYERS, WALTERIndividual7/1/2023
    MYERS, WALTERIndividual7/1/2023
    SWAIN, JAREDIndividual7/1/2023

    News & Media

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    No recent news coverage found for this facility.

    Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records

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