Faith Lutheran Home
Wolf Point, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275073) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,825
Phone: (406) 653-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Faith Lutheran Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Montana's state average of about 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Faith Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.80 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.9%.
CMS records show Faith Lutheran Home has 1 federal fine totaling $22,825.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Faith Lutheran Home is a non-profit nursing home in Wolf Point, Roosevelt County, Montana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1977. The facility is licensed for 60 certified beds and currently serves an average of 41.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Faith Lutheran Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Montana state average overall rating of 2.88. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 3, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 2, and Staffing rating of 5. The overall 4-star rating reflects a blend of these dimensions.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.80 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time contributing about 1.06 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.9% annually.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $22,825.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
There is no indication in the data of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator of record. No chain affiliation is listed in the provided data. Families should confirm current details directly with the facility and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Faith Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Faith Lutheran Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.80 hours per resident per day, with about 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 34.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,825.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 41.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Faith Lutheran Home is a non-profit (Non profit - Other) facility; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — Health Inspection (3 stars here), Quality Measures (2 stars), and Staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4066531400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 4066531400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275073?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.