ST LUKE COMMUNITY NURSING HOME (Ronan, MT) has an overall 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is strong at 5 stars and 4.66 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, but its health inspection rating is low at 2 stars and it has $44,252 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: March 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $44,252recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6606.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.46
Licensed practical nurses
0.51
Nurse aides
2.69
Weekend nursing
4.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.3%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $44,252 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $44,252 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 27, 2025
$44,252
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
35.5 residents on an average day (47% of 75 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 47 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.