Northern Montana Care Center
24 13th St · Havre, MT · 59501 · 4062621900
135 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 2, 2023
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 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275112 · certified since August 22, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.