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
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-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,163 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $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.