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Wibaux County Nursing Home
712 Wibaux St S, Wibaux, MT 59353
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.
Certified for 40 beds, Wibaux County Nursing Home serves Wibaux in Wibaux County, Montana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1977.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Montana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 12, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 75.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), below the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 35.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wibaux Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 75.0 | 75.0 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.0% | 35.0% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,985 | $16,985 | $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: 9 Apr 2026, 13 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×14 E ×5 F ×7 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Mar 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 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 | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2025 | Fine | $16,985 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.0%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 18.4% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.0% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.3% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Wibaux County Nursing Home Of Wibaux Montana.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Wibaux | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/08/2013 |
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 Wibaux County Nursing Home been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Wibaux County Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wibaux County Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wibaux County Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Wibaux. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wibaux County Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 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.