Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Deer Lodge, Montana
0 of 1 nursing homes in Deer Lodge (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Montana statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
1.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
60
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$82,446 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Deer Lodge, Montana, is poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that IVY AT DEER LODGE has received a one-star rating and has incurred a total of $82,446 in fines, indicating significant concerns regarding care quality.
The other 1 Deer Lodge facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $82K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $82,446
Questions Deer Lodge Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Deer Lodge's city average is 1.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Deer Lodge facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Deer Lodge avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Deer Lodge facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Deer Lodge, MT are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Deer Lodge (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Deer Lodge?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Deer Lodge has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Deer Lodge "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Deer Lodge?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.