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Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center
820 3rd Ave, Laurel, MT 59044
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.
Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center, in Laurel, Montana, is certified for 79 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Montana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 8, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $7K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 67.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Yellowstone Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 52 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.9 | 42.0 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 67.6% | 71.8% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $7,163 | $80,893 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 29 Jan 2026, 19 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×10 F ×6 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | 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 | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2023 | Fine | $7,163 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 67.6%, RNs 69.2%; 2 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 | 18.1% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.8% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.7% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Laurel Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Mt) LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Laurel SNF Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Montana SNF Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Couve Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2026 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Laurel SNF Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| Montana SNF Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Witzcorp Global LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Yellowstone County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John'S Lutheran Home | Billings | 186 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 21.5 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center | Billings | 90 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 40.0 | $115K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Billings | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 52.0 | $63K | 21 May 2026 |
| River Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Billings | 129 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 63 | 48.8 | $81K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Skyline Heights Nursing and RehabilitationSFF Candidate | Billings | 150 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 42.0 | $414K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation | Billings | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 36.3 | $143K | 6 May 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Yellowstone County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
41 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 Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $7K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings (Mt) LLC, Ch Pacific Northwest Holdings LLC and Pacific Northwest SNF Operations Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 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.