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LIBBY CARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in LIBBY, MT with 101 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 18 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $23K.

308 E THIRD ST, LIBBY, MT 59923

Phone: 4062936285

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
275040
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
101
Residents
77
In Hospital
No
County
Lincoln
Last Inspection
Jun 30, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.50 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.64
CNA Hours
1.75
Total Nursing Hours
2.90 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
27.1%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About LIBBY CARE CENTER

LIBBY CARE CENTER operates 101 certified beds in LIBBY, MT with approximately 77 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $23K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 2.90 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.50 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, LIBBY CARE CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 27.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2025 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 11, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0551

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 17, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 15, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 24.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 8.8% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $23K

Date Type Amount
Aug 17, 2023 Fine $23K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for LIBBY CARE CENTER?
LIBBY CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at LIBBY CARE CENTER?
LIBBY CARE CENTER reports 2.90 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.50 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 27.1%.
How many beds does LIBBY CARE CENTER have?
LIBBY CARE CENTER has 101 certified beds with approximately 77 residents. The facility is located at 308 E THIRD ST, LIBBY, MT 59923.
Does LIBBY CARE CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, LIBBY CARE CENTER has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has LIBBY CARE CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, LIBBY CARE CENTER has received 1 penalties totaling $23K.
Who owns LIBBY CARE CENTER?
LIBBY CARE CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was LIBBY CARE CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for LIBBY CARE CENTER was on Jun 30, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for LIBBY CARE CENTER?
LIBBY CARE CENTER is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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