Wibaux County Nursing Home
712 Wibaux St S · Wibaux, MT · 59353 · 4067962429
40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,985 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 24, 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 October 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 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 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · 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 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
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 April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024
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 April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2023
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,985 |
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 275079 · certified since November 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.