Libby Care Center
308 E Third St · Libby, MT · 59923 · 4062936285
101 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cascadia Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
3.00 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,720 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2025
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.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $22,720 |
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275040 · certified since October 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.