Montana Veterans Home N H
Columbia Falls, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275100) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $93,899 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 892-3256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Montana Veterans Home N H has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Montana Veterans Home N H reports 5.68 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9% annually.
Montana Veterans Home N H has 1 federal fine on record totaling $93,899.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Montana Veterans Home N H is a state government-owned nursing facility in Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1982. The facility is certified for 105 beds and reports an average of 75 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars — the highest possible staffing score.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 5.68 hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9% annually.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $93,899.00, and 1 instance of payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation. This facility is not listed as part of a chain, and CMS indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
These figures reflect data published by CMS Care Compare and are current as of the most recent CMS data refresh cited in this listing. Families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date details before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Its overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.68 hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $93,899.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 105 beds and reports an average of 75 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Montana (government ownership) and is not listed as part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 7, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); here these are 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively, combining to an overall of 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4068923256 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4068923256 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275100?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.