Wibaux County Nursing Home
Wibaux, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275079) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,985
Phone: (406) 796-2429 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wibaux County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Wibaux County Nursing Home reports 2.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.0%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Wibaux County Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,985.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS also displays an abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Wibaux County Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Wibaux, Wibaux County, Montana. It has been certified since November 1977 and is approved for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 40 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wibaux County Nursing Home has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels total 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,985.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
Important: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record in detail on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. This facility is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, and the facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wibaux County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Montana state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a 35.0% nursing turnover rate; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,985.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and has an average daily census of 34.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit facility; the available data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with this facility scoring 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 406-796-2429 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 406-796-2429 to arrange a visit 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 official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275079?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.