TenderNest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Billings, MT
TenderNest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Billings, MT
Overview of TenderNest
TenderNest is a small assisted living and memory care home in Billings, Montana, located on Parkhill Drive on the city’s west side. With just 16 beds in a single-story building, it offers an intentionally intimate setting, the kind of place where staff and residents get to know one another well and daily life stays quieter than it would in a large community. That scale often appeals to families who want close, personal attention for a loved one rather than a big campus with long amenity lists.
The home is administered by Nate Swenson and provides personalized care around the clock. Day-to-day support covers bathing, grooming, help with mobility, medication management, and housekeeping, along with transportation and an ongoing schedule of activities and programs. Because TenderNest offers memory care alongside assisted living, it can serve residents who need a more structured, supervised environment as cognitive needs change, which can spare a family a disruptive move later on.
Practical touches round out daily life here. Transportation services help residents get to appointments and errands, fitness and recreation programming supports staying active, and the home welcomes pets, which can matter a great deal to residents bringing a companion animal along. The neighborhood scores 46 out of 100 for walkability, so a few nearby destinations are reachable on foot while most outings will involve a short drive.
Location is a strong point for families managing care from a distance or coordinating with medical providers. TenderNest sits about 5.5 miles from downtown Billings and roughly a mile from SCL Health St. Vincent hospital, which keeps emergency and specialist care close at hand. Senior residential care facilities in Montana are inspected and licensed by the state Department of Public Health and Human Services, so TenderNest operates under regular state oversight. Together, the small size, the combined assisted living and memory care, and the proximity to a major hospital make it worth a closer look for families seeking a home-style setting in Billings.
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.
1 year in operation Rank #62 / 91Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 91 homes in Montana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #73 / 151Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 151 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.
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Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
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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
45
Rank
#143 / 151 | Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 91 | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#1 / 73 | 33
Facility
33
MT AVG
21
Rank
#51 / 59 | 33.0
Facility
33.0
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#59 / 59 |
| 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
45
Rank
#142 / 151 | - | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 91 | Karna Rhodes | 1 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#1 / 73 | - | - |
| Mission Ridge | AL IL | Billings | 70
Facility
70
MT AVG
70
Rank
#45 / 103 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MT AVG
45
Rank
#138 / 151 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 91 | Mark Wagstaff | 5 | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#34 / 73 | 8
Facility
8
MT AVG
21
Rank
#25 / 59 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#35 / 59 |
| TenderNest | AL MC | Billings | 16
Facility
16
MT AVG
70
Rank
#92 / 103 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
MT AVG
45
Rank
#73 / 151 | - | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
7
Rank
#62 / 91 | Nate Swenson | 5 | 0
Facility
0
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#1 / 73 | - | - |
| 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
45
Rank
#125 / 151 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 2
Facility
2
MT AVG
7
Rank
#35 / 91 | Jessica Robinson | 3 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
3.4
Rank
#16 / 73 | 1
Facility
1
MT AVG
21
Rank
#2 / 59 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
MT AVG
2.7
Rank
#4 / 59 |
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.
How long has TenderNest been in business?
TenderNest has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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.
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