All citations for Northern Montana Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 16, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (September 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (September 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (September 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.