NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Columbia Falls, MT, with 105 certified beds, an overall rating of 3/5, and 22 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
400 Veterans Dr · Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · Flathead County
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.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Montana Veterans Home N H in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| 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 reports 22 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 1 with J–L codes.
1 row 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.
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 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16 · complaintDevelop 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 · complaintGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-12Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-12Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-12Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-12Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2023-03-31Develop 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 · 2023-08-29Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-29Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-29Ensure 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 · 2023-08-29Ensure 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 · 2023-08-24Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-28Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-28Protect 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 · 2022-08-28Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-28Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-28Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-08-28Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-15Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-15Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-15The August 2026 file contains 2 penalty rows and $93,899 in listed fines for this provider record.
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 |
CMS matched 4 ownership disclosure rows to Montana Veterans Home N H; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
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.
CMS reports 5.68 total nurse hours and 1.25 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second published facility record in Columbia Falls, MT met the local peer rule in this release.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
