ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Northern Montana Care Center

24 13Th St, Havre, MT 59501

CMS 5/5 stars (406) 262-1900
Certified beds
135
Occupancy
56%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.05 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 48% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.31 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.05 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.85 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 47.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: June 30, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jun 30, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 30, 2025 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 30, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 30, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 1, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 26, 2024 F0557 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 2, 2023 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 2, 2023 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
NORTHERN MONTANA HEALTH CARE INC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
CARLSON, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HAMILTON, MILES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HARADA, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HEALY, DEBRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KAMMERZELL, KIRSTEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LIEN, KAREN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PATRICK, JENNIFER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STEVENS, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TUSS, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HENRY, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEEDS, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Northern Montana Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Northern Montana Care Center? +

Northern Montana Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (83 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Northern Montana Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.31 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Northern Montana Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 8 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Northern Montana Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Northern Montana Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.