Montana Veterans Home N H
400 Veterans Dr · Columbia Falls, MT · 59912 · 4068923256
105 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $93,899 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$93,899 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $93,899 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023 · 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 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | Fine | $93,899 |
| August 19, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275100 · certified since January 7, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.