St Luke Community Nursing Home
107 6th Ave S W · Ronan, MT · 59864 · 4066764441
75 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $44,252 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $44,252 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275093 · certified since December 4, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.