Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center
Laurel, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275111) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,163
Phone: (406) 628-8251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.6%.
CMS records show Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,163.00, with 0 payment denials. The facility does not currently have CMS's abuse icon displayed and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana, with 79 certified beds and an average daily census of 61.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. It has been certified since June 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 1 star, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.6%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,163.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities with a history of persistent poor performance requiring more frequent inspections.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; prospective families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 1-star overall rating from CMS, below the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with staff turnover at 67.6% and a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $7,163.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the facility does not currently display CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 79 certified beds with an average daily population of 61.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which includes 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4066288251 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4066288251 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275111?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.