CCN 275100

Montana Veterans Home N H

400 VETERANS DR, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · Flathead County

Phone: (406) 892-3256
Ownership: Government - State
Certified beds: 105
Residents per day: 75.0
Health citations: 15
Penalties: 2
Fines: 1 · $92,456
Map: Open location. CMS based the coordinates on the ZIP code because the street address did not match.

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 3 · short-stay —.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

CMS indicates the most recent health inspection was more than two years before this file was processed.

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 3.97; 2.57; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.46; 0.50; 0.86
Registered nurse: 1.25; 0.98; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 5.68; 4.05; 3.86
Weekend total: 5.23; 3.59; 3.42
Weekend RN: 1.00; 0.71; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 7.91. Adjusted RN hours: 1.74. Case-mix total: 2.75. Case-mix index: 1.007.

Total nursing staff turnover: 42.9%. RN turnover: 40.6%. Administrators who left: 1.

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Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 1 fine totaling $92,456, and 1 payment denial.

Date	Type	Amount or days
August 19, 2025	Fine	$92,456
August 19, 2025	Payment Denial	5 days

Cycle 1 standard survey: July 18, 2024. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 1. Cycle 1 total health score: 4.

Cycle 2 standard survey: June 22, 2023. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 8. Total weighted health survey score: 46.25.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 15 citations for this home, including 1 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

August 19, 2025

3 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	K: pattern, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 25, 2025
F610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025

July 18, 2024

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F582	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 12, 2024

June 22, 2023

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 29, 2023
F658	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 29, 2023
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Past Non-Compliance · March 31, 2023
F656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 29, 2023
F699	Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 29, 2023

July 7, 2022

6 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F582	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 28, 2022
F583	Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 28, 2022
F600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 28, 2022
F609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 28, 2022
F610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 28, 2022
F695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 28, 2022

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Legal business name: State of Montana.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: January 7, 1982.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Montana Veterans Home N H?

Montana Veterans Home N H has an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5, and the quality measure rating is 3.

How many health citations does CMS list for Montana Veterans Home N H?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 15 health citations for this home. 1 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Montana Veterans Home N H?

CMS reports 5.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

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August 19, 2025

July 18, 2024

June 22, 2023

July 7, 2022

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July 18, 2024

June 22, 2023

July 7, 2022

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