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MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H

400 VETERANS DR, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
Score: 45 / 100

Montana Veterans Home N H faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 43th percentile among Montana nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Montana Veterans Home N H provides above-average staffing with 5.37 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Montana Veterans Home N H, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.37 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.25 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.69 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.93 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.03 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Aug 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity K
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jun 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 30.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $142,240

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
105
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4