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Nursing homes in Lake County, Montana
Lake County, Montana, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 145 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.6 per 100 beds against 37.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $62K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lake County | Montana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 61 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.6 | 37.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $62K | $3.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke Community Nursing Home | Ronan | 75 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12.0 | $44K | 7 May 2026 |
| Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center | Polson | 70 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 21.4 | $17K | 17 Nov 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | 2 |
| F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Evergreen Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lake County, Montana?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 145 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lake County have the highest CMS ratings?
St Luke Community Nursing Home (5 stars), Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center (4 stars)
How do Lake County nursing homes compare with Montana?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 16.6 per 100 beds against 37.9 statewide.