Nursing Homes in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 417 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.8 stars, which is at Montana's state average of 3.0 stars. 1 facility earns a B grade or better and is recommended for family consideration.
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Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-0.20 vs state
Total Beds
417
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 under CMS review
1 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
58 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
2
exceed staffing threshold
50% of facilities
Zero Fines
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Top Rated in Great Falls
Benefis Senior Services - Grandview
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Benefis Senior Services - Grandview
★★★★★ · 80/100 · 48 beds
Benefis Senior Services - Eastview
★★★★★ · 25/100 · 146 beds
Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation
★★★★★ · 18/100 · 189 beds
Benefis Senior Services - Westview
★★★★★ · 18/100 · 34 beds
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All 4 Nursing Homes in Great Falls
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About Nursing Home Care in Great Falls
When it comes to nursing home care in Great Falls, MT, the market is concerning. The standout is Beehive Homes of Great Falls, which, while not without issues, is the only facility with a clean record—zero fines in the past three years. However, overall options in Great Falls are limited and families may want to consider looking at nearby cities for better alternatives.
While Beehive Homes of Great Falls is worth a visit for its decent reputation, the reality is that the other three facilities in the area have serious red flags. Great Falls Health and Rehab is a decent option, boasting a well-staffed team, but it still carries some concerns. Unfortunately, the other options do not offer any significant strengths and may not meet the standards families expect for their loved ones.
Families should absolutely avoid Benefis Senior Services - Eastview and Park Place Transitional Care and Rehabilitation, both of which have received hefty fines—$82K and $208K, respectively—and are rated Grade F. Additionally, Benefis Senior Services - Westview has documented abuse citations and also holds a Grade F rating. When visiting any facility, make sure to ask pointed questions about staff turnover and the care regimen to gauge the quality of care being provided.
Great Falls at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 3 community-run facilities (non-profit)
- • 2 facilities have more nurses than required
- • 1 facility earned 5-star CMS rating
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility with critical staffing shortages
- • 1 facility with abuse citations
What's Changing
- → 4 facilities stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Great Falls is stable
Questions Great Falls Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Great Falls avg is 0.96 hrs (58 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 4 Great Falls facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, Montana's Cascade County seat, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 417 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Great Falls vs. Montana: Near State Average
Great Falls nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 2.75 stars is close to Montana's statewide average of 2.95 stars.
1 of 4 facility earns a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as 1 facility has significant concerns.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Great Falls, 1 facility scores a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: Meeting Standards in Great Falls
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Great Falls facilities average 0.96 RN hours per resident day, which meets the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Great Falls resident receives approximately 58 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
2 Great Falls facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Great Falls has 3 non-profit nursing homes and 1 for-profit facility. 1 of 4 facility is chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Montana cities for additional options. The following Montana cities offer multiple nursing home options:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Great Falls, Montana?
Great Falls has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a total of 417 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.8 stars, which is below Montana's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Great Falls?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Great Falls include:
- • Benefis Senior Services - Grandview — Grade B+, 80/100 Trust Score
- • Benefis Senior Services - Eastview — Grade F, 25/100 Trust Score
- • Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation — Grade F, 18/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Great Falls nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Great Falls as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Great Falls Nursing Homes
Great Falls offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 1 facility graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.