nursing home in Stevensville, MT
The Living Centre
57 Main St, Stevensville, MT 59870 · (406) 777-5411
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Living Centre at a glance
The Living Centre is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Stevensville, Montana (Ravalli 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 5.5 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 26, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Montana average is 11.1.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $37,525.
Nursing staff turnover is 48.2% per year (state average 54.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1977
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Ravalli County
- CMS Certification Number
- 275125
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) | 4 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.49 hrs | 4.05 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.04 hrs | 0.98 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 2.57 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.08 hrs | 3.59 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 48.2% | 54.8% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 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) | 2 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35.8 | 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) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $37,525 | $55,610 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 85 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 37 | 57 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 73.2% | 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) | 0% | 4.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 13.6% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.5% | 20.4% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.5% | 18.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.8% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.3% | 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) | 13.7% | 15.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 40.3% | 24.1% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.3% | 93.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 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) | 94.1% | 73.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.2% | 81.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly spaced exits within rooms. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0261 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0371 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 17, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| January 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 March 14, 2025 |
| January 8, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2025 |
| June 3, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| June 3, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0371 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly spaced exits within rooms. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0261 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 30, 2024 |
| January 31, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Complaint | 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 11, 2023 |
| December 7, 2023 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 11, 2023 |
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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $37,525 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2024 | Fine | $24,876 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIVING CENTRE LIMITED Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2013 |
| WATKINS, JORDAN Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 01/01/2024 |
| WATKINS, KYLE Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 01/01/2024 |
| WATKINS, WILLIAM Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 01/01/2024 |
| BECKER, LEANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2019 |
| KIRKLAND, BRENDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2024 |
| LIVING CENTRE LIMITED Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| WATKINS, JORDAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WATKINS, WILLIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| BECKER, LEANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| WATKINS, JORDAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WATKINS, KYLE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WATKINS, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BECKER, LEANNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2019 |
| KIRKLAND, BRENDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2024 |
| LIVING CENTRE LIMITED Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| WATKINS, JORDAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| WATKINS, WILLIAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Living Centre's rating?
The Living Centre 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 The Living Centre receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Montana average of 11.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Living Centre 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 The Living Centre?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Living Centre and how do I contact it?
The Living Centre is at 57 Main St, Stevensville, MT 59870. Phone: (406) 777-5411.
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.