Northern Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing
Cut Bank, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275104) · 41 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 6 totaling $105,044
Phone: (406) 873-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Northern Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%, according to CMS data.
Northern Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing has 6 federal fines on record totaling $105,044.00, with 0 payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Northern Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 41-bed skilled nursing facility in Cut Bank, Glacier County, Montana, with an average of 40.0 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating 4 stars, and staffing rating 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $105,044.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the provided data.
Northern Pines is part of a chain associated with the Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, and Walter Myers, which spans 19 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to the data provided.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is based on CMS data current at the time of retrieval.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Pines has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 60.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $105,044.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 41 beds with an average of 40.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of a chain tied to the Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, and Walter Myers, which includes 19 facilities averaging 1.7 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 publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4068735600 and verify details 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 4068735600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275104?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.