Montana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

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Sapphire Lutheran Homes is a 40-bed independent living facility and memory care community operated by a nonprofit Christian organization at 501 N 10th, Hamilton, Ravalli County, Montana, offering independent living and memory support services with 24-hour staffing, respite care, housekeeping and maintenance services, physical social and spiritual wellness activities, community gathering areas, library, and game rooms. The campus features views of the Bitterroot Mountains and comprises 64 individual homes with one- and two-bedroom apartments offering meals and scheduled activities in a secure environment. The facility does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not offer rehabilitation services.
Hamilton is the county seat of Ravalli County in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Inspection records span a single documented visit on November 6, 2015, yielding 2 deficiencies, 66 percent better than Montana average of 5.8. The November 6, 2015, renewal inspection identified 2 deficiencies: no documentation that policies and procedures had been reviewed annually by administrator or medical director; food storage violations with cans and boxes on floors of walk-in freezer, refrigerator, and dry storage room, and uncovered food in baking sheet and plate in refrigerator. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions appear in the available record.
Documentation of annual policy review and food storage practices require verification.
Families should ask administrators directly about current annual policy review procedures and food safety protocols before enrollment.
Sapphire Lutheran Homes is administrated by Cole Harden.
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 21 | This facility has 90% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana nursing home (2 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 90% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.2 | 1.9 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Montana nursing home (0.2 vs. MT avg 1.9).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.5 | 4.2 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Montana nursing home (0.5 vs. MT avg 4.2).↓ 88% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total inspections than a typical Montana nursing home (4 vs. MT avg 5).↓ 20% better |
The most recent inspection on November 6, 2015, identified deficiencies related to documentation of policy reviews and food storage practices. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so the broader inspection pattern is unclear. Inspectors cited issues with the lack of annual review documentation by leadership and food safety concerns, including improper storage and uncovered food. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is not possible to determine a clear trend in the facility’s compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMontana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Montana average 29.7
Montana average 5.72
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Montana average: 0.3
Montana average: 2.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 11,617 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4,576 | 92 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,667 | 91 | 99% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 845 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 673 | 66 | 72% | 5.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 535 | 54 | 59% | 9.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
May 8, 2024 · $23K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
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Estimated distance in miles from Hamilton's city center to Sapphire Lutheran Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Sapphire Lutheran Homes has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to MT state health department records, Sapphire Lutheran Homes's license number is 13294.
According to MT state health department records, Sapphire Lutheran Homes's license expires on December 11, 2026.
Cole Harden is the administrator of Sapphire Lutheran Homes.
Sapphire Lutheran Homes has 40 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Sapphire Lutheran Homes in the photo gallery on this page.
Sapphire Lutheran Homes is located at 501 N 10th.
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