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Montana Veterans Home N H
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
400 Veterans Dr
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Columbia Falls, MT
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 7
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 5 inspections from July 2022 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 16 findings at Montana Veterans Home N H; 15 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.
- Inspections
- 5
- 2022–2026, complaint and standard
- Findings
- 16
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 15
- Of 16 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 2
- 1 fine; payment not published, 1 closed
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 15 of 16 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 1 fine of $92,456, its payment not published; denial of payment imposed August 19, 2025, ended September 25, 2025.
- 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, July 18, 2024, recorded 1 finding (most serious: Level D).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Montana Veterans Home N H
- Address
- 400 Veterans Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
- CMS Certification Number
- 275100
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 105
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Record Window
- July 7, 2022 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Sep 25, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 16, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 16, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
1 finding
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 12, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $92,456 imposed August 19, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 18, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed August 19, 2025. Status: Closed, September 25, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 18, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F761Ensure 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 29, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 29, 2023
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 31, 2023
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 29, 2023
- F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 29, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2022
Standard health inspection
6 findings
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2022
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2022
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2022
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2022
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2022
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2022
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Citation F582, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F582 in July 2022 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2223242526F582 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F610 in July 2022 and August 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2223242526F610 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in June 2023 and August 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2223242526F656 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, No Recorded Correction
F600 was cited in July 2022, June 2023, August 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
2223242526F600 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after F582 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F582: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 02
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 04
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level K. The August 13, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
- 05
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 06
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $92,456 civil money penalty was imposed August 19, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Montana state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Montana state survey agency
Inspection Jul 7, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Montana state survey agency
Inspection Jun 22, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Montana state survey agency
Inspection Jul 18, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Montana state survey agency
Inspection Aug 19, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Montana state survey agency
Inspection Aug 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 275100
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowJuly 7, 2022 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before July 2022 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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