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Overview of Wibaux County Nursing Home

Wibaux County Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified, 40-bed innovative and caring facility owned by The County of Wibaux. It provides skilled nursing and intermediate care, with both private and semi-private rooms available. The facility is dedicated to promoting health and supporting the comfort of aging individuals.

406-796-2429 tinab@wibauxmt.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.77/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

72.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Private pay

79% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$2.9M

Operating deficit

-$554.5K

Governmental home County

Home revenue

$2,918,597.00

Operating deficit

$-554,494.00

Payroll costs

$932.4K

31.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.5M

Total costs $3.5M

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Current

Facility Type

Long Term Care

License Date

March 18, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 12972

CMS Certification Number: 275079

Ownership & operating entity

Wibaux County Nursing Home is administrated by Bertelsen, Tina.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Intermediate Care

Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Aromatherapy

Comfortable rooms

Community involvement

Pharmacy delivery

Transportation services

Relaxed dining

Warm

cozy living room

Remodeled dining rooms for space for large groups and activities

Patio area

Gazebo area

Activity programs

Beauty/barber shop services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nursing Services, Rehabilitation Services, Secured Memory Care, Adult Day Care, Respite Care, End of Life/Palliative Care, Social Services, Amenities, Activities, Salon Services, Transportation

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

The facility offers a newly remodeled dining room with space for large groups and activities.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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Wibaux County Nursing Home

SNF

MT 59353

COUNTY OF WIBAUX

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Avantara Billings

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Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing

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Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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$1,022,755.00

$288,519.00

28.2%

Valle Vista Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MT 59457

Bed Count: 101

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHARLY BELLO FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CCN: 275021

Occupancy: 43.6%

Home Revenue: $2,824,269.00

Payroll Costs: $1,007,579.00

Payroll %: 35.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 52.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3717

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Wibaux County Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MT 59353

Bed Count: 40

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: COUNTY OF WIBAUX

CCN: 275079

Occupancy: 72.4%

Home Revenue: $2,600,483.00

Payroll Costs: $932,425.00

Payroll %: 35.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 27.70

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7664

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Avantara Billings

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MT 59102

Bed Count: 160

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CALDWELL, SARAH

CCN: 275029

Occupancy: 65.6%

Home Revenue: $7,573,930.00

Payroll Costs: $3,542,199.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 104.80

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5685

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

Northern Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MT 59427

Bed Count: 41

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 275104

Occupancy: 71.6%

Home Revenue: $1,696,139.00

Payroll Costs: $841,351.00

Payroll %: 49.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 38.80

Overall Rating: 1/5

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 6

Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: AL MC SNF RC

Community: Lewistown

Bed Count: 62

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CENTRAL MONTANA SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 275064

Occupancy: 35.5%

Home Revenue: $1,022,755.00

Payroll Costs: $288,519.00

Payroll %: 28.2%

Wibaux, MT 59353

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

8,309

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

9.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	8	9.8	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	2	7.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	18	9.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

29 staff

9.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Therapy Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

2hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

45.8%

of total hours from contractors

3,809 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 12 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	6	12	18	5,218	89	98%	9.6
Registered Nurse	5	3	8	1,674	91	100%	9.8
Administrator	2	0	2	547	51	56%	9.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	479	58	64%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	1	1	2	358	42	46%	7.3
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	18	9	10%	2
Feeding Assistant	0	1	1	13	13	14%	1
Medical Director	0	1	1	3	3	3%	1

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Total Health inspections 5

Near Montana average

Montana average: 5.1

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 26

12% below Montana average

Montana average: 29.7

5.2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 18 citations

Complaint investigations 15 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

233% above Montana average

Montana average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 2

9% below Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

Moderate Health citations 22

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Sep 24, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Sep 24, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Sep 24, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Sep 24, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

25 Total Residents

Medicaid 12 (48%)

Private Pay/Other 13 (52%)

Specialized Care Beds

16 Total Specialty Beds

40% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

40%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 17.0

52% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score 30.2

38% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.4%

46% above Montana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 29.3%

41% above Montana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.8%

30% above Montana average.

Falls with Major Injury 14.7%

238% above Montana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.7%

22% above Montana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 8.3%

200% above Montana average.

Depressive Symptoms 4.0%

16% below Montana average.

Antipsychotic Use 23.9%

25% above Montana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.1%

6% above Montana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Montana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.1%

17% below Montana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 75.0%

Near Montana average

Total fines amount $26K

This home paid 70% less in fines than the state average.

Montana average: $87K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 57% fewer fines than the state average.

Montana average: 2.3

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Montana average: 0.2

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Sep 24, 2025

$26K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Wibaux County Nursing Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 72.4% ↑ 0.5pp vs 2022

Net Income -$554,494 ↓ ~$170K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,440,148 ↓ ~$42K vs 2022

Profit Margin -21.3% ↓ 5.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	63.3%	70.1%	69.8%	67.3%	74.9%	77.7%	72.0%	70.6%	79.1%	71.1%	69.0%	71.9%	72.4%
Beds	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40
Net Income	-$115,009	$202,239	$187,234	-$96,165	$518,387	$415,376	$123,350	-$194,668	-$70,650	$393,125	-$516,683	-$384,054	-$554,494
Gross Revenue	$1,526,289	$1,740,169	$1,839,577	$1,844,164	$2,183,441	$2,211,552	$2,082,589	$2,099,253	$2,492,241	$2,457,819	$2,364,737	$2,387,329	$2,600,483
Operating Expenses	$2,172,304	$2,081,430	$2,080,510	$2,298,707	$2,338,030	$2,326,699	$2,294,573	$2,510,442	$2,850,919	$2,768,836	$3,165,100	$3,397,783	$3,473,091
Net Patient Revenue	$1,518,798	$1,748,295	$1,834,749	$1,808,225	$2,177,454	$2,222,376	$2,054,370	$2,099,253	$2,492,241	$2,457,819	$2,364,737	$2,387,329	$2,600,483
Total Payroll	$1,748,827	$1,544,431	$1,402,218	$1,493,458	$1,524,996	$1,556,695	$1,518,168	$1,692,678	$1,790,102	$1,786,637	$2,194,812	$2,482,239	$2,440,148
Profit Margin %	-7.5%	11.6%	10.2%	-5.2%	23.7%	18.8%	5.9%	-9.3%	-2.8%	16.0%	-21.9%	-16.1%	-21.3%
Medicare %	2.0%	1.9%	6.0%	7.8%	7.8%	2.5%	1.8%	1.8%	2.8%	0.6%	0.5%	0.0%	0.0%
Medicaid %	63.6%	52.5%	44.9%	48.0%	50.4%	55.5%	57.1%	57.0%	49.7%	52.5%	41.4%	46.9%	48.5%
Private %	34.4%	45.6%	49.2%	44.2%	41.8%	42.0%	41.1%	41.2%	47.5%	46.9%	58.1%	53.1%	51.5%
Revenue/Day	$164	$170	$180	$184	$199	$195	$195	$204	$216	$237	$235	$227	$246
Cost/Day	$235	$203	$204	$234	$214	$205	$218	$244	$247	$267	$314	$324	$329
Avg Length of Stay	210.0 days	320.9 days	351.3 days	289.2 days	295.4 days	541.6 days	500.6 days	735.8 days	444.4 days	357.9 days	719.5 days	477.1 days	391.6 days

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MT Specifics: Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MT Specifics: Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

MT Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MT Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MT Specifics: 10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Montana SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MT Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Wibaux County Nursing Home

Wibaux County Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Wibaux County Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Wibaux County Nursing Home

Wibaux County Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Wibaux County Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

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Places of interest near Wibaux County Nursing Home

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Montana Seniors

Big Sky Waiver

Montana Community First Choice

Big Sky Rx

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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