Montana Veterans Home

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 25, 2025

• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2025

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2025

• Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2024

• Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2024

• Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2024

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2024

• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2023

• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2023

• Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023

• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023

• Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2023

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2023

• Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2022

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2022

• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2022

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2022

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2022

• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2022

• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2022

• Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2022

• Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2022

Montana Veterans Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Montana Veterans Home is located at 400 Veterans Dr in Columbia Falls, Montana.

Montana Veterans Home is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Columbia Falls dedicated to veterans and their spouses. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and the peaceful, well-maintained grounds overlooking the Flathead River.

Montana Veterans Home had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 22 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Montana Veterans Home and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.