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Faith Lutheran Home
1000 6th Ave N, Wolf Point, MT 59201
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Faith Lutheran Home is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Wolf Point, Montana, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Montana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 14, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $23K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 34.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Roosevelt Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.7 | 46.7 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.9% | 34.9% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,825 | $22,825 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 61 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Montana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2026, 23 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×6 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0540 | Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2024 | Fine | $22,825 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.9%, RNs 20.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.8% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 17.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.2% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.6% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.2% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Faith Lutheran Home been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Faith Lutheran Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Faith Lutheran Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Faith Lutheran Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Faith Lutheran Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.