MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H
400 VETERANS DR, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H Compares
MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H is a 105-bed government-owned nursing facility in Columbia Falls, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Montana average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Montana average of 6.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 105 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Montana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.1% — worse than the Montana average of 20.4% (47% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — better than the Montana average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Montana average of 6.3% (63% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H with other nursing homes in Columbia Falls.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.1% here versus 20.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.3% here versus 6.3% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MONTANA VETERANS HOME N H?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls sits in Flathead County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 19,709 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $57,763
- Median home value
- $294,600
Demographics for Flathead County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbia Falls.
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