A-
88/100

LIBBY CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (LIBBY, Montana)

308 E THIRD ST, LIBBY, Montana 59923

Phone: 4062936285

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
101
Avg Residents/Day
77.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Lincoln
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMontana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.510.92-0.41
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.024.02-1.00
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover30.5%54.6%-

Health Citation History

16 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2026-06-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-29Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-29Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-29Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-15Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$23,332
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-06-29Fine$23,332-

Need Help Finding Safe Care?

Our family advisors can help you find vetted, top-rated facilities in the LIBBY area at no cost.

Advisor service is free for families. We may receive referral compensation.