01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-07-18 | 4 | 2024-07-18 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-06-22 | 5 | 2023-06-22 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-07-07 | 6 | 2022-07-07 | 3 |
CMS CCN 2751002026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Montana Veterans Home N H
400 Veterans Dr · Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · Flathead County
Certified beds105CMS provider file
Recent citation rows22current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
22 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-08-19 · HEALTHF0600Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-25 · complaint2025-08-19 · HEALTHF0610Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16 · complaint2025-08-19 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16 · complaint2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-122024-07-18 · FIREK0342Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-122024-07-18 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-122024-07-18 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-122023-06-22 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2023-03-312023-06-22 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-292023-06-22 · HEALTHF0658Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-292023-06-22 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-292023-06-22 · HEALTHF0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
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 drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-292023-06-22 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-242022-07-07 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-282022-07-07 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-282022-07-07 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-282022-07-07 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-282022-07-07 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-282022-07-07 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-282022-07-07 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-152022-07-07 · FIREK0347Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-152022-07-07 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-1503 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | Fine | $93,899 | 0 |
| 2025-08-19 | Payment Denial | $0 | 5 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- UNDERDAHL, JORENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/30/2009
- STATE OF MONTANAOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/1989
- ROOPE, STACYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2016
- UNDERDAHL, JORENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/30/2009
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours5.68per resident day
RN hours1.25per resident day
Weekend nurse hours5.23per resident day
Staff turnover42.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Montana ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.