Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER
HAVRE, MT · 135 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 275112 · first certified August 1985
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed March 1, 2024 (change of ownership)to NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER INC from NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL
Position within MT
10 citations — more than 22% of the 61 certified nursing homes in MT. Compared within MT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in MT are typically surveyed 12–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 106 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in MT | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | 5 |
| June 30, 2025 | 2 |
| July 16, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 2 | 2025-06-30 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-06-30 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2024-08-01 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-08-01 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 16, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 4, 2026) |
June 30, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2025) |
August 1, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2024) |
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.