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10 Best Nursing Homes in Flathead County, MT

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Flathead County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Flathead County, MT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Flathead County, MT

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The caring staff is wonderful. The admin department was going through changes and some restructuring was going on as we left. We left because costs jumped up suddenly by a couple thousand dollars per month...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Minutes away from Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, Flathead Lake and snow-capped mountain peaks, Prestige Assisted Living Center in Kalispell, Montana is surrounded by the awesome beauty of nature. Conveniently located in a residential area just off Meridian and Highway 2...
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It was all wonderful, the entire staff was friendly and helpful. The food was great.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retirement Living, Montana Style Discover a relaxing retirement community tucked in a country valley amid sweeping vistas of the American West. Here, you get the best of Montana — where the old west blends effortlessly with modern city life, and the spectacular scenery changes with each season....
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Timber Creek Village was an amazing discovery for our family and we have been very pleased with the hospitality and care provided. It is a new assisted living community that is only two years old and it has...
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Timber Creek Village of Columbia Falls is an assisted living community located in Columbia Falls, MT. The city of Columbia Falls is located in Flathead County and is home to about 4,500 people. Columbia Falls is a small town where residents can enjoy quiet walks, going out on group outings, or...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Expressions Hidden Meadow Memory Care is located in Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana, on twelve acres of serene country. Our assisted living community is well-tended, peaceful, and conveniently located to shopping and services nearby. Everything you and your family will need or desire...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Flathead County, MT

The average cost of senior living in Flathead County is $4,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ferndale, MT with an average of $3,993 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Flathead County, MT, vs. nearby counties

Flathead County, MT
$4,477/mo

Nursing homes costs in Flathead County, MT, vs. state and national averages

Flathead County, MT
$4,477/mo
$4,027/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Flathead County, MT, vs. other senior living options

$4,477/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,477/mo

Nursing homes costs in Flathead County, MT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,390/mo
Studio
$5,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,605/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,930/mo

Senior living costs in Flathead County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Flathead County, MT
Column state: Montana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlathead County, MTMontanaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,477/mo$4,027/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,132/mo$3,908/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,477/mo$4,027/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,204/mo$3,344/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Flathead County, MT:$4,477/mo
Montana:$4,027/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Flathead County, MT:$4,132/mo
Montana:$3,908/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Flathead County, MT:$4,477/mo
Montana:$4,027/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Flathead County, MT:$4,204/mo
Montana:$3,344/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Flathead County, MT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Flathead County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Flathead County, MTMT stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Flathead County, MT

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Flathead County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Flathead County, MT$7,390/mo$7,436/mo-0.6%
Montana$4,661/mo$4,854/mo-4.0%
National$5,294/mo$4,973/mo+6.5%
Flathead County, MT
2024 average cost:$7,390/mo
2023 average cost:$7,436/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Montana
2024 average cost:$4,661/mo
2023 average cost:$4,854/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,294/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Flathead County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Flathead County

The Springs at Whitefish

5.0
Our first impression right away is that we noticed how nice it was, we saw staff and residents everywhere and the ratio was on point. We have heard only positive things about The Springs and based on our experience so far we would recommend the community to others. Anytime we call the community ...
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Prestige Assisted Living at Kalispell

5.0
Size, services, convenient location. I didn't check any other facilities as I was convinced this was a good fit and they had a room available.

Flathead County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flathead County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flathead County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Flathead County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Flathead County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Flathead County, MTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Flathead County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Flathead County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Flathead County, MTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Flathead County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Flathead County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Flathead County, MTNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Flathead County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Flathead County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flathead County, MTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flathead County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Flathead County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Flathead County, MTNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.5%
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