Nursing homes in Helena, MT
Helena, MT has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation2555 E Broadway · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 90 | 4 ($213,136) |
| Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia2475 Winne Ave · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 108 | 3 ($80,366) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Montana, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Helena
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.July 16, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 16, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.July 16, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 16, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.March 24, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 24, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 24, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.March 24, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 24, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 24, 2026 · Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Helena
Which nursing home in Helena has the highest Medicare rating?
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation and Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia share the highest overall rating in Helena: 1 star out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Helena have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $293,502 in all. The most was $213,136, at Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Helena?
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse; Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Helena is the largest?
Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia, with 108 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.