nursing home in Havre, MT
Northern Montana Care Center
24 13th St, Havre, MT 59501 · (406) 262-1900
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Northern Montana Care Center at a glance
Northern Montana Care Center is a 135-bed non-profit nursing home in Havre, Montana (Hill County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Montana average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 16, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Montana average is 11.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.5% per year (state average 54.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 135
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- August 22, 1985
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hill County
- CMS Certification Number
- 275112
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.31 hrs | 4.05 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.05 hrs | 0.98 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.64 hrs | 2.57 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.85 hrs | 3.59 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.5% | 54.8% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 18.8% | 48.3% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 19.5 | 104.7 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $55,610 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 135 | 85 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 75 | 57 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 55.6% | 69.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.7% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.8% | 20.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.9% | 18.7% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.8% | 15.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.4% | 24.1% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 73.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 81.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 7, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2026 |
| July 16, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 7, 2026 |
| June 30, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 15, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| August 1, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 15, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 15, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 22, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 15, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 15, 2024 |
| August 1, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2024 |
| March 26, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 03/01/2004 |
| NORTHERN MONTANA HEALTH CARE INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 03/01/2024 |
| NORTHERN MONTANA HEALTH CARE INC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| DERBY, ADAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| HARADA, KEVIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| NORTHERN MONTANA HEALTH CARE INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| CARLSON, ANDREW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| HAMILTON, MILES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| HARADA, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| HEALY, DEBRA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| KAMMERZELL, KIRSTEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| LIEN, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| PATRICK, JENNIFER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| STEVENS, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| TUSS, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| HENRY, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1994 |
| LEEDS, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/1991 |
| OBRESLEY, CHRISTEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2016 |
| DERBY, ADAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| HARADA, KEVIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| HENRY, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| NORTHERN MONTANA HEALTH CARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| OBRESLEY, CHRISTEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Montana Care Center's rating?
Northern Montana Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Montana nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Northern Montana Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Montana average of 11.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Northern Montana Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Northern Montana Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Northern Montana Care Center and how do I contact it?
Northern Montana Care Center is at 24 13th St, Havre, MT 59501. Phone: (406) 262-1900.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.