Wibaux County Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Wibaux, MT
CMS certification number275079
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
712 Wibaux ST SWibaux, MT 59353
Wibaux County
- Phone
- (406) 796-2429
- ZIP code
- 59353 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 34.2 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Wibaux County Nursing Home of Wibaux Montana
- Medicare certified since
- November 1, 1977
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.79 (state 4.05 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.67 (state 0.98 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.26 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.86 (state 2.57 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.23 (state 3.59 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.0 (state 54.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 48.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 7
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 30 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-13 |
| 2025-09-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-09-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-09-24 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-09-24 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-09-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-03-13 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-13 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2024-08-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-14 |
| 2024-08-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-14 |
| 2024-08-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-14 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-29 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
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Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $16,985 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | Fine | $16,985 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| County of Wibaux (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Bertelsen, Tina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roberts, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wibaux County Nursing Home?
Wibaux County Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Montana.
How many beds does Wibaux County Nursing Home have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 34 residents per day.
Has Wibaux County Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $16,985 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Wibaux County Nursing Home?
(406) 796-2429. The facility is located at 712 Wibaux ST S, Wibaux, MT 59353.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.