34 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
Helena, MT
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $309,694 in total fines with 34 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2555 E Broadway, Helena, MT
(406) 447-1651
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Eduro Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.67
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.31
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.65
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.10
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
82%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.3
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.2
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.5% |
94.4%
7.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 36.2% |
93.7%
57.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
59.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.9% |
4.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.1% |
4.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
5.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24.0% |
17.4%
6.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 37.3% |
20.6%
16.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
20.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 30.4% |
19.7%
10.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
14.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 31.7% |
19.8%
11.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
16.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.9% |
2.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.9%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 33.0% |
25.4%
7.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
13.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.2% |
6.4%
4.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.7% |
78.7%
15 pts worse
|
81.7%
18 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.0% |
15.0%
1 pts worse
|
12.0%
4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 50.0% |
73.8%
23.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
29.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 9.4% |
19.4%
10 pts better
|
23.9%
14.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
20 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (12 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-11-17
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-11-19
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-11-17
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-09-11
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-10-01
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-10-01
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2023-10-01
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-10-01
Inspection history
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-01-23
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-10-31
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-10-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-31
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-21
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-21
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-21
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-02-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2023-09-28
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $22,315
Fine
Fine · fine $156,205
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-09-11 · 95 days
95 day denial
Fine · fine $44,363
Fine
Fine · fine $52,735
Fine
Fine · fine $34,076
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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