Nursing Homes in Ronan, Montana
Ronan has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 75 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at Montana's state average of 3.0 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
+0.05 vs state
Total Beds
75
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
94 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
100% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Trend
0
improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Ronan
St Luke Community Nursing Home
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About Nursing Home Care in Ronan
When it comes to nursing home care in Ronan, MT, families should proceed with caution. The standout is St. Luke Community Nursing Home, but it unfortunately carries significant concerns. With a troubling $87K in fines and a Grade D rating, the facility doesn't meet the standards one would hope for in elder care. Overall, the market here is limited, and options are more concerning than reassuring.
If you're set on exploring facilities in Ronan, it’s worth noting that options are scarce, and no facilities fully meet acceptable standards. For those considering care in nearby cities, you might want to look at The Pines of Mission in nearby Polson, which has a better reputation, although specifics about ratings are limited. In general, it may be more beneficial to explore facilities in Kalispell or Missoula, as they tend to offer a wider range of care options and higher quality services.
Families should certainly skip St. Luke Community Nursing Home due to its significant fines and poor rating. Facilities like this can pose risks to your loved ones’ safety and well-being. Be sure to ask pointed questions and request to see the most recent inspection reports when visiting any facility, as transparency is key in finding quality care.
Ronan at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
Be Aware
- • Always check recent inspection reports before visiting
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Ronan is stable
Questions Ronan 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; Ronan avg is 1.56 hrs (94 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
0 of 1 Ronan facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Ronan, Montana
Ronan, Montana's Lake County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 75 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Ronan vs. Montana: Near State Average
Ronan nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to Montana's statewide average of 2.95 stars.
0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
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 Ronan, 0 facilities score 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 Ronan
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.
Ronan facilities average 1.56 RN hours per resident day, which meets the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Ronan resident receives approximately 94 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Ronan 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
Ronan has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 0 for-profit facilities. 0 of 1 facilities are 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 Ronan, Montana?
Ronan has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 75 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is above Montana's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Ronan?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Ronan include:
- • St Luke Community Nursing Home — Grade D, 41/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Ronan nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Ronan 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 Ronan Nursing Homes
Ronan offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.