Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation, Whitefish
1305 E 7TH ST, Whitefish, MT 59937 · 7.0 mi
New or not yet rated by CMS
- CMS Special Focus Facility
- 100 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Columbia Falls, MT · CMS Data August 2026
Montana Veterans Home N H
How Does Montana Veterans Home N H Rate?
Montana Veterans Home N H is a 105-bed government-owned nursing home in Columbia Falls, MT. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 5.7 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on July 18, 2024, cited 4 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 5.7 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 4
- Certified beds
- 105
400 Veterans Dr
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 5.7 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 4.0 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 5.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 43% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 41% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | July 18, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 4 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $93,899 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Montana Veterans Home N H who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 30% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.1% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.3% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 5.8% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 21% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 105 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 75 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Legal business name | STATE OF MONTANA |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1982 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Montana's Montana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program ((800) 332-2272) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Montana.
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Columbia Falls nursing homes page.
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- Inspections1/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
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- Staffing1/5
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