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Montana Veterans Home N H
400 Veterans Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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.
Montana Veterans Home N H is a Government, state nursing home in Columbia Falls, Montana, certified for 105 beds and caring for about 75 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Montana median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 5, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $94K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Flathead Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.3 | 28.2 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.7 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 42.9% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $93,899 | $93,899 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 18 Jul 2024, 22 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×11 E ×2 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | 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 | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | Payment denial | — | 5 days |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Fine | $93,899 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.9%, RNs 40.6%; 1 administrator 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 | 20.6% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 7.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.4% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.1% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Montana.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Montana | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/1989 |
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 Flathead County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Skilled Care Center | Kalispell | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.5 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Brendan House | Kalispell | 110 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 28.2 | $93K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLCSFF Candidate | Kalispell | 140 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 85 | 60.7 | $320K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Bigfork | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Whitefish Care and RehabilitationSFF | Whitefish | 100 | — | — | — | 77 | 77.0 | $373K | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Flathead County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Montana Veterans Home N H been cited for?
15 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 Montana Veterans Home N H been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $94K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Montana Veterans Home N H compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Montana Veterans Home N H?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include State of Montana. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Montana Veterans Home N H last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jul 2024.
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.