Best Nursing Homes in Montana (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

61 total facilities10 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.0 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Montana

1
TOBACCO ROOT MOUNTAINS CARE CENTER
SHERIDAN, 39 beds
5/5
2
ROSEBUD HEALTH CARE CENTER
FORSYTH, 31 beds
5/5
3
SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME
BUTTE, 60 beds
5/5
4
THE LIVING CENTRE
STEVENSVILLE, 50 beds
5/5
5
BENEFIS SENIOR SERVICES - GRANDVIEW
GREAT FALLS, 48 beds
5/5
6
NORTHERN MONTANA CARE CENTER
HAVRE, 135 beds
5/5
7
VALLEY VIEW HOME
GLASGOW, 96 beds
5/5
8
CREST NURSING HOME
BUTTE, 103 beds
5/5
9
VALLE VISTA REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC
LEWISTOWN, 101 beds
5/5
10
ELKHORN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
CLANCY, 70 beds
5/5
11
MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH NURSING HOME
LEWISTOWN, 117 beds
4/5
12
MADISON VALLEY MANOR
ENNIS, 32 beds
4/5
13
POWDER RIVER MANOR
BROADUS, 41 beds
4/5
14
ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN HOME
BILLINGS, 186 beds
4/5
15
GALLATIN REST HOME
BOZEMAN, 94 beds
4/5
16
BLACKFEET CARE CENTER
BROWNING, 47 beds
4/5
17
CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME
PLAINS, 28 beds
4/5
18
IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER
KALISPELL, 155 beds
4/5
19
RIVERSIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION
MISSOULA, 72 beds
4/5
20
COPPER RIDGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
BUTTE, 186 beds
4/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Montana

$310/day
Private Room (daily)
$9,418/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$283/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$8,604/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$198/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Montana

61
Total Inspections
1,837
Total Deficiencies
30.1
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
49.2%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Montana?

Based on CMS data, TOBACCO ROOT MOUNTAINS CARE CENTER in SHERIDAN ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Montana are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Montana?

The average cost of a nursing home in Montana is $310/day for a private room ($9,418/month). Semi-private rooms average $283/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $198/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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