Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center

820 3rd Ave · Laurel, MT · 59044 · 4066288251

79 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 33
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 78
Trend 10% 47
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.143.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.60≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $7,163

Inspection citations (41 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    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.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    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 March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected April 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 12, 2023Fine$7,163

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275111 · certified since June 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.