61 nursing homes in Montana
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 61
- average CMS stars
- 2.9
- certified beds
- 4,997
- for profit
- 57%
How Montana nursing homes rate
CMS rates 59 of Montana's 61 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.9 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 9 |
| 4 of 5 | 16 |
| 3 of 5 | 10 |
| 2 of 5 | 11 |
| 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Montana
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke Community Nursing Home | Ronan | 5 of 5 | 75 |
| Northern Montana Care Center | Havre | 5 of 5 | 135 |
| Rosebud Health Care Center | Forsyth | 5 of 5 | 31 |
| Crest Nursing Home | Butte | 5 of 5 | 103 |
| The Living Centre | Stevensville | 5 of 5 | 50 |
| Powder River Manor | Broadus | 5 of 5 | 41 |
| Immanuel Skilled Care Center | Kalispell | 5 of 5 | 155 |
| Southwest Montana Veterans Home | Butte | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Libby Care Center | Libby | 5 of 5 | 101 |
| Awe Kualawaache Care Center | Crow Agency | 4 of 5 | 40 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Montana.
- Billings 6 homes
- Butte 4 homes
- Great Falls 4 homes
- Kalispell 3 homes
- Missoula 3 homes
- Glendive 2 homes
- Helena 2 homes
- Lewistown 2 homes
- Anaconda 1 home
- Bigfork 1 home
- Bozeman 1 home
- Broadus 1 home
- Browning 1 home
- Chinook 1 home
- Clancy 1 home
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 35 | 57% |
| Non-profit | 19 | 31% |
| Government | 7 | 12% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Montana's homes were cited for 645 deficiencies, an average of 10.8 each. 1 had none. 44 homes were fined $3,451,111 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
7 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Montana
How many nursing homes are in Montana?
61 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Montana?
We don't pick one. St Luke Community Nursing Home in Ronan tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Montana?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,973 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.