Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-27 · Fire 2025-03-27
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Ronan, MT
St Luke Community Nursing Home
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $44,252 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
107 6th Ave S W, Ronan, MT
(406) 676-4441
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
75
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-12-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.61
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.08
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.37
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.0 |
2.2
0.8 pts worse
|
1.8
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.4%
5.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.7%
6.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
4.2%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.0% |
4.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
5.9%
3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.1% |
17.4%
9.3 pts better
|
19.6%
11.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.8% |
20.6%
5.8 pts better
|
16.7%
1.9 pts better
|
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 | 12.5% |
19.7%
7.2 pts better
|
16.3%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.9% |
19.8%
11.9 pts better
|
14.9%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% |
2.6%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.9% |
2.9%
3 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
25.4%
2.3 pts better
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.4% |
6.4%
5 pts better
|
5.1%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-14 · Fire 2024-03-14
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-16 · Fire 2023-03-16
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
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 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-06-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-03-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
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 2023-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-03-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-06-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-04-25
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-03-16
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-04-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-04-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-04-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F940 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2023-04-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2023-04-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-16
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$44,252
2025-03-27
Fine
Fine · fine $44,252
Fine
Ownership
Castor, Holly
Corporate Director · Individual
Emerson, Leah
Corporate Director · Individual
Grainey, Philip
Corporate Director · Individual
Mcginnis, Jennifer
Corporate Director · Individual
Nelson, Robin
Corporate Director · Individual
Olsson, Martin
Corporate Director · Individual
Pavlock, August
Corporate Director · Individual
Todd, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Todd, Steven
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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