Northern Pines Rehabilitation and NursingCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 707 3rd St SE, Cut Bank, MT 59427
- CCN
- 275104
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 41
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 40
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 15 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Montana is 9. CMS lists 6 fines with a total of $105,044 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Glacier County median | Montana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 61 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Montana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 15 Jan 2026 | 13 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Nov 2024 | 19 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 19 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 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 | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 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 | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 19 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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 | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 18 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2024 | Fine | $84,533 | |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,178 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $9,116 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $2,279 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $1,764 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Montana median | Montana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.11 | 3.90 | 4.05 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.67 | 0.90 | 0.98 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.48 | 0.50 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | 2.57 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.79 | 3.40 | 3.59 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 60.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Montana median
- 53.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 57.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.9% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 10.0% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.4% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.7% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmer LLC | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Cottonwood Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Professional Business Advisors LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Wipfli LLP | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Cottonwood Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | 13 May 2025 | |
| Professional Business Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | 13 May 2025 | |
| Wipfli LLP | Adp of the snf | 13 May 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Glacier County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfeet Care Center | Browning | 1 of 5 | 12 | $87,690 | 26 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: certification complaint formThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Montana, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing (CCN 275104). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/northern-pines-rehabilitation-and-nursing-cut-bank-mt-275104/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 15 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 9 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Montana as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.