01/20/2026
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Jacqueline Nahrgang, RN
The Montana Health Care Association (MHCA) Commitment to Caring Award honors long-term care professionals who go above and beyond in service to others and exemplify excellence in Montanaโs long-term care community.
Jackie, brings 18 years of nursing experience, including 12 years of dedicated service at the Retreat. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to person-centered care. Her leadership, clinical excellence, and calm presence have made a lasting impact on residents and their families, as well as on the team members who work alongside her.
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Margie Hams
The Heart of Jesus Award is one of Immanuel Livingโs highest employee honors. Each month, one team member is recognized for exceptional work that reflects Immanuel Livingโs mission and values of compassion, dignity, and service. From those monthly recipients, one individual is selected annually to receive the Heart of Jesus Award, representing the very best of Immanuel Livingโs culture of care.
Margaret or โMargieโ has served as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Retreat for 30 years, providing faithful, hands-on care and building meaningful relationships with generations of residents and families. Her long-standing commitment, gentle presence, and unwavering dedication have made a lasting impact on the community she serves.
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Kalispell, MT
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) 5-Star Quality Rating System evaluates nursing homes based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A 5-Star rating signifies care that is โmuch above average,โ placing The Retreat among the top-performing nursing homes in Montana and nationally.
โThis recognition reflects the exceptional care our team provides every day,โ said Jason R. Cronk, President & CEO of Immanuel Living. โThe Retreat serves older adults with complex needs, and this rating affirms our commitment to clinical excellence, dignity, and meaningful human connection.โ
Only the top 10 percent of nursing homes in Montana and nationally, receive a 5-Star rating, making this achievement a significant distinction.
About Immanuel Living: Immanuel Living is a not-for-profit, Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, at home and moving services and has been serving the Flathead Valley since 1957.
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