Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Columbia Falls, MT
Montana Veterans Home N H
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $142,240 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
400 Veterans Dr, Columbia Falls, MT
(406) 892-3256
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
105
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1982-01-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.25
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.43
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.69
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.93
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
37%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.3
About the same
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.2
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
94.4%
4.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
93.7%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.6% |
4.2%
1.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.7%
4.7 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.4% |
5.9%
0.5 pts better
|
5.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.6% |
17.4%
11.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.8% |
20.6%
10.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.1 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 | 13.1% |
19.7%
6.6 pts better
|
16.3%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.2% |
19.8%
2.6 pts better
|
14.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 7.5% |
2.6%
4.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.7% |
2.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.8% |
25.4%
1.6 pts better
|
19.8%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.8% |
6.4%
3.6 pts better
|
5.1%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.9% |
78.7%
14.2 pts better
|
81.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-06-22 · Fire 2023-06-22
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-07-07 · Fire 2022-07-07
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2024-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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 2023-08-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2022-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-09-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
K · Immediate jeopardy
2025-08-19
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-09-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-18
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-09-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2023-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-08-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$142,240
2025-08-19
Fine
Fine · fine $142,240
Fine
$0
2025-08-19
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-09-20 · 5 days
5 day denial
Ownership
Roope, Stacy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
State Of Montana
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Underdahl, Joren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Underdahl, Joren
Corporate Director · Individual
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