The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER
HAVRE, MT · Medicare-certified · 135 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star health inspection and staffing ratings, but a lower 2-star quality measures rating. It reported 4.31 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3081 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3081.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.05
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.64
- Weekend nursing
- 3.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.2%16.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.6%7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%11%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%4.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%12.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.9%14.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.2%14.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.6%21.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%4.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.7%19%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3%1.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2024
Now operated by Northern Montana Care Center INC, previously Northern Montana Hospital.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 75.1 residents on an average day (56% of 135 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.