The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER
HAVRE, MT · Medicare-certified · 135 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
5 of 5 overall
Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star health inspection and staffing ratings, a 3-star quality measures rating, and reported nurse staffing of 4.49 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It had $0 in fines over the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included medication storage and labeling, accident hazards and supervision, and physical restraint use.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4863 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4863.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.10
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 2.73
- Weekend nursing
- 4.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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
18.8%18.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.3%7.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%2.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.7%6.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.5%19%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.9%21.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.7%22.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%4.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.8%21.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3%2.9%No change
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 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
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
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- 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
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 74.4 residents on an average day (55% of 135 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.