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NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING is a non profit - corporation facility in CUT BANK, MT with 41 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 43 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $105K.

707 3RD ST SE, CUT BANK, MT 59427

Phone: 4068735600

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
275104
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
41
Residents
39
In Hospital
No
County
Glacier
Last Inspection
Nov 21, 2024
Special Focus
SFF Candidate

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.83 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.24
CNA Hours
2.17
Total Nursing Hours
3.24 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
58.6%
RN Turnover
66.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING

NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING operates 41 certified beds in CUT BANK, MT with approximately 39 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 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 (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★). 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 43 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 6 penalties totaling $105K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.24 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.83 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature. This facility is currently designated "SFF Candidate" under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, reserved for providers with a persistent pattern of serious quality problems.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING 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 58.6%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 (43 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 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: Oct 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0790

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 21, 2024 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: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

C — Widespread - No harm Nov 21, 2024 Tag: 0582

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2024 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 9, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0801

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 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: Dec 21, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 20, 2023 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: Dec 21, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 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: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 20, 2023 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 18, 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: Nov 17, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 4, 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 21.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.9% 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 9.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 68.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 52.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 21.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.9% Yes

Penalty History 6 penalties totaling $105K

Date Type Amount
Nov 21, 2024 Fine $85K
Feb 20, 2024 Fine $4K
Jan 22, 2024 Fine $9K
Jan 8, 2024 Fine $2K
Jan 2, 2024 Fine $2K
Dec 11, 2023 Fine $3K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING?
NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING?
NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING reports 3.24 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.83 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 58.6%.
How many beds does NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING have?
NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING has 41 certified beds with approximately 39 residents. The facility is located at 707 3RD ST SE, CUT BANK, MT 59427.
Does NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING has 43 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING received any fines or penalties?
Yes, NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING has received 6 penalties totaling $105K.
Who owns NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING?
NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING was on Nov 21, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING?
NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING 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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