Faith Lutheran Home
1000 6th Ave N · Wolf Point, MT · 59201 · 4066531400
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,825 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
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.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
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.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Meet the legal definition of a skilled nursing facility or nursing facility.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
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.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 8, 2024 | Fine | $22,825 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275073 · certified since September 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.