Northern Montana Care Center received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 during the first quarter of 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows. This rating exceeded the Montana nursing home average of 3.1 for the same period.
The facility offered 135 beds, which is 51 more than the statewide average in Montana as of the first quarter of 2026. On average, 74.4 residents were cared for during this timeframe.
Northern Montana Care Center reported no fines or penalties for the first quarter of 2026.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the nation’s population of older adults continues rising as the number of younger residents falls. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 decreased by 1.7%. The growth in the older population has been dramatic over the last century, increasing from 4.9 million people in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A study published in 2021 estimates nearly half of this group—approximately 28 million people—may require long-term services and supports. The study also found that more than a third could ultimately need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an education group for insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Montana Care Center | 5 |
This article uses information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The original data is available here.
