Northern Montana Care Center
Havre, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275112) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (406) 262-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Montana Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Northern Montana Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.31 hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
Northern Montana Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Northern Montana Care Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Havre, Montana, certified for 135 beds with an average daily census of 75.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 22, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Northern Montana Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Montana state average of 2.88. Its four CMS component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 5, Staffing rating of 5, and Quality Measures rating of 2. The overall rating is above the state average.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.31 per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, per the data provided. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data supplied.
Families should confirm current details directly with the facility and review the full, up-to-date inspection and quality record on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Montana Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.31 hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 47.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northern Montana Care Center is certified for 135 beds, with an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 22, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 5, 5, and 2 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 4062621900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4062621900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275112?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.