Libby Care Center
308 E Third St, Libby, MT 59923
Libby Care Center is a nursing home in Libby, Montana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (406) 293-6285
- Last standard health inspection
- June 29, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 101
- Residents per day, on average
- 77.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Libby of Cascadia
- Chain
- Cascadia Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Montana average (16 vs 31).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
5 citations
Health inspection on June 29, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
19 of 61 Montana homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
Citation F0555. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 29, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.
Fine
June 29, 2026 (4 months ago)
CMS fine of $23,332 on June 29, 2026.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 2, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
4 citations
Health inspection on June 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2025.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.
4 citations
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CASCADIA MONTANA OPERATIONS LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- CASCADIA HC GROUP LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
- CASCADIA HEALTHCARE LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- CASCADIA HOLDCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
- HAMMOND, OWENIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- LAFORTE, STEPHENIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
- NELSON, TIMOTHYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
- CASCADIA SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/23/2025
- HAMMOND, OWENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- LAFORTE, STEPHENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
- NELSON, TIMOTHYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
- SANDERS, SARAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2026
- YOUNGBLOOD, BETTY JEANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2025
Questions
When was Libby Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Libby Care Center have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since August 15, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Libby Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $23,332 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Libby Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Libby Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.