Northern Montana Care Center
24 13th St, Havre, MT 59501 · (406) 262-1900
Non profit - Corporation · 135 certified beds
Northern Montana Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 3 citations (the Montana average is 11.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 16, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 16, 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.July 16, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 16, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.March 26, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.31 | 4.05 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.5% | 54.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Average residents per day | 75.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sweet Memorial Nursing Home Chinook · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Northern Montana Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.