Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Montana
Key metrics for nursing homes in Montana including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Montana- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on October 27, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Montana has a total of 60 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 1,122,867, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 215.98 persons in Montana. There were 3,106 residents as October 27, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 59.74 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Montana has added 48 new beds and lost 298 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Montana and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.86 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.54 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.95 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Montana:
COVID-19 Infections in Montana Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Montana there were a total of 10 new cases and 10 new deaths among residents for the week ending October 27, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Montana
Montana added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 48 beds over the past year. Below is list of the new facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Benefis Senior Services - Grandview | 48 |
Montana lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 298 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Ivy at Great Falls | 278 |
| Mountain View Care Center | 20 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Montana Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Montana. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Montana
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Montana based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Crest Nursing Home 3131 AMHERST AVE BUTTE, MT |
6.00 |
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Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home 10 KRUGER RD PLAINS, MT |
8.67 |
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Discovery Care Centre Ltd 601 N 10TH ST HAMILTON, MT |
12.67 |
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Madison Valley Manor 211 N MAIN ST ENNIS, MT |
16.67 |
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Sidney Health Center Extended Care 104 14TH AVE NW SIDNEY, MT |
16.67 |
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Northern Montana Care Center 24 13TH ST HAVRE, MT |
17.33 |
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Mountain View of Cascadia 10 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR EUREKA, MT |
22.00 |
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Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center 326 MADISON ST SHERIDAN, MT |
23.33 |
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Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center 9 14TH AVE W POLSON, MT |
26.67 |
|
Montana Veterans Home N H 400 VETERANS DR COLUMBIA FALLS, MT |
28.00 / |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Montana based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC 600 S 27TH ST BILLINGS, MT |
321.83 Rating Not Available / |
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Bella Terra of Billings 1807 24TH ST W BILLINGS, MT |
235.00 / |
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Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation 2555 E BROADWAY HELENA, MT |
195.17 / |
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Continental Care and Rehabilitation 2400 CONTINENTAL DR BUTTE, MT |
185.83 |
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Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation 1305 E 7TH ST WHITEFISH, MT |
168.83 |
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Park Place Transitional Care and Rehabilitation 1500 32ND ST S GREAT FALLS, MT |
150.67 / |
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Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC 171 HERITAGE WAY KALISPELL, MT |
144.67 / |
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Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation 200 N OREGON ST DILLON, MT |
135.67 / |
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Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia 2475 WINNE AVE HELENA, MT |
133.00 |
|
Ivy at Deer Lodge 1100 TEXAS AVE DEER LODGE, MT |
132.83 |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Montana Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Montana nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Montana performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.40 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.40 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 8.00 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 53.70 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.54 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.55 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.86 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.41 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.95 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.41 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.62 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.05 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 59.60 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 52.40 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.70 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.21 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.42 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.99 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 3.50 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 62,393.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 17.37 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.95 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 42.21 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 2.54 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.85 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 6.06 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.74 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.63 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 19.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 74.33 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.93 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 18.18 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 16.13 | Lower |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 8.17 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.87 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 74.56 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 70.02 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 17.36 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 14.40 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.17 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.92 | Higher |
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