Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing

707 3rd St SE, Cut Bank, MT 59427 · (406) 873-5600
For profit - Limited Liability company · 41 certified beds

Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 9 citations (the Montana average is 11.2). It was fined 6 times in the last three years, $105,044 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.January 15, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.January 15, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.January 15, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.January 15, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJanuary 15, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 15, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 15, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.January 15, 2026 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.January 15, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.September 11, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 11, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 11, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.September 11, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 21, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 11, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 18, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $84,533November 21, 2024
• Fine of $4,178February 20, 2024
• Fine of $9,116January 22, 2024
• Fine of $2,279January 8, 2024
• Fine of $1,764January 2, 2024
• Fine of $3,174December 11, 2023

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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