Montana Veterans Home N H
400 Veterans Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · (406) 892-3256
Government - State · 105 certified beds
Montana Veterans Home N H has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 1 citation (the Montana average is 11.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $92,456 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 18, 2024 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 18, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 19, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 19, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 19, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $92,456August 19, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 5 daysStarting September 20, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Montana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.68 | 4.05 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.25 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.97 | 2.57 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 54.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 75 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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