TenderNest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Billings, MT
TenderNest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Billings, MT
Overview of TenderNest
TenderNest is one of the trusted assisted living and memory care communities in Billings. The senior living community is a comfortable and safe senior living home where residents are guaranteed to feel welcomed in a friendly atmosphere. Management and staff excel in delivering a high standard of quality care in a small home-like setting. TenderNest places its value on growth for its residents in a nurturing environment.
The TenderNest lifestyle revolves on the comfort and stability of its residents through personalized care available 24/7 which includes bathing, grooming, assistance with mobility, housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and stimulating activities and programs.
16-bed community Rank #92 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 103 homes in Montana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #73 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 159 homes in Montana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusCurrent
IssuanceJuly 29, 2025
ExpirationJuly 28, 2028
License Number31475
TenderNest is administered by Nate Swenson.
Inspection History
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. MT average
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Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Montana average (5 vs. MT avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near TenderNest
5.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Billings's city center to TenderNest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.16 miles to nearest hospital (SCL Health St.Vincent)
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Compare Assisted Living around Billings
Info below is compiled from the MT Dept. of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| St. John‘s United | AL HC HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Billings | 104
Facility
104
MT AVG
70
Rank
#21 / 103 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
MT AVG
43
Rank
#144 / 159 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 89 | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | 33
Facility
33
MT AVG
21
Rank
#53 / 62 | 33.0
Facility
33.0
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#62 / 62 |
| St. John‘s United – The Vista | AL NH | Billings (Rimrock) | 104
Facility
104
MT AVG
70
Rank
#21 / 103 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MT AVG
43
Rank
#143 / 159 | - | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 89 | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| Mission Ridge | AL IL | Billings | 70
Facility
70
MT AVG
70
Rank
#45 / 103 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MT AVG
43
Rank
#139 / 159 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | Mark Wagstaff | 5 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#34 / 76 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
21
Rank
#25 / 62 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#35 / 62 |
| TenderNest | AL MC | Billings | 16
Facility
16
MT AVG
70
Rank
#92 / 103 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
MT AVG
43
Rank
#73 / 159 | - | - | Nate Swenson | 5 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 76 | - | - |
| Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living | AL RC | Billings (Heights) | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
70
Rank
#101 / 103 | No |
15
Facility
15
MT AVG
43
Rank
#126 / 159 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 89 | Jessica Robinson | 3 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.5
Rank
#16 / 76 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#2 / 62 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
MT AVG
3.0
Rank
#4 / 62 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Montana
TenderNest is located in Billings, Montana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about TenderNest
Is TenderNest in a walkable area?
TenderNest has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of TenderNest?
According to MT state health department records, TenderNest's license number is 31475.
When does TenderNest's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, TenderNest's license expires on July 28, 2028.
Are pets allowed at TenderNest?
Yes, TenderNest allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of TenderNest?
Nate Swenson is the administrator of TenderNest.
How many beds does TenderNest have?
TenderNest has 16 beds.
Are there photos of TenderNest?
Yes — there are 4 photos of TenderNest in the photo gallery on this page.
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