Rosebud Health Care Center
383 N 17th Ave, Forsyth, MT 59327 · Non profit - Corporation · 31 certified beds · (406) 346-4243 Medicare & Medicaid certified
On the public record, this home looks stronger than most — but visit before you decide.
- a strong health-inspection score (5/5) — the hardest rating to game (though it’s ranked within its own state, not nationally)
- no harm-level citations in the current inspection record
- no federal fines or payment denials on record
- a high payroll-based staffing rating (5/5)
- it has a citation for its abuse-prevention policies, restraint use, or reporting and investigating of allegations (F0604) — cited below the harm level, meaning inspectors found the process wanting but did not find a resident harmed
One thing this read cannot see: what residents and families actually experience day to day. Public data misses the feel of a place — visit unannounced, ideally at a mealtime or on a weekend, talk to staff and families, and ask your tour questions.
A plain-English summary of the public record below — not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. We take no money from any facility.
| Health inspectionSurveyor-assigned, ranked within your stateInspector-verified | 5 of 5 |
| StaffingFrom payroll records (PBJ) | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measuresSelf-reported by the facility | 3 of 5 |
Location & what’s nearby
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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.
Quality measures — how residents actually fare
| Overall quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay residentspeople who live here | 3 of 5 |
Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.
Trend — is this home getting better or worse?
Over 2025-02 to 2026-06, this home’s CMS overall rating held steady at 5 stars. From monthly CMS archive snapshots.
Horizontal axis runs 2025-02 to 2026-06. That is where CMS’s monthly archive ends, so the right-hand edge of each line is that month — not today.
See all quality measures vs. state & national benchmarks
| Measure | This home | State avg | Typical state | vs typical state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities increased | 20.5% | 18.7% | 15.4% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.4% | worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in their bladder | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | better than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | typical |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% | check this* — see note marked star below the table |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | better than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents with falls causing major injury | 11.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | worse |
| Long-stay residents whose ability to walk worsened | 13.3% | 17.2% | 16.1% | better |
| Long-stay residents on antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.5% | 15.8% | 18.9% | better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.0% | 6.3% | 4.7% | better |
| Long-stay residents with worsening bladder/bowel control | 32.0% | 24.1% | 21.2% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who got an antipsychotic medication§ — see the note below the table | 26.8% | 20.4% | 17.1% | worse |
* This home reported 0% on a measure where lower is better. That can mean genuinely excellent care — but because the number is self-reported, a zero can also mean the problem was not recorded. Weigh it against the inspection record above.
‡ On this measure the state average is at least twice (or half) the typical state — a gap that size is usually how the state codes and reports the measure, not how its homes actually perform. Against a benchmark this state does not sit on, a “vs typical state” verdict would mostly be measuring the state, so we compare this home with its own state instead and show both averages.
§ Antipsychotics carry an FDA boxed warning — they raise the risk of death in older people with dementia-related psychosis, and are not approved for that use. So this measure is partly a read on whether a home sedates residents instead of staffing for them. But read a low rate carefully in both directions: CMS excludes residents coded with schizophrenia (and Tourette's or Huntington's) from this measure, and federal auditors have found implausible increases in schizophrenia coding since the measure was published — so a very low rate can reflect recoding rather than less prescribing. Ask the home what share of its residents carry a schizophrenia diagnosis, and how it handles behavioral symptoms without medication.
CMS quality measures, as Care Compare shows them. For most rows lower is better (fewer falls, ulcers, hospitalizations); vaccination rates are the exception. Not every row is risk-adjusted. CMS adjusts some measures for resident mix, but falls with major injury, antipsychotic use, physical restraints and the vaccination rates are unadjusted rates — so a home caring for heavier or more behaviorally complex residents can look worse on them without providing worse care. The “typical state” column is the median of the 50 state averages — not a national average of all homes. We use it because a plain average across homes is pulled badly off course by a few states’ reporting habits (long-stay depressive symptoms is the clearest case: Illinois codes it several times higher than most states, which alone lifted the all-homes figure to about twice what a typical state records). The median of state averages resists that — but it does weigh every state equally, so a large state counts no more than a small one, and it is a benchmark of our construction rather than a CMS-published figure. better/worse means the home differs from that benchmark by more than 10% of it; closer than that reads typical. CMS does not publish how many residents each measure covers, and the counts are often small — a single resident can move a rate by several points — so treat small gaps as noise. These come from data the facility reports, so weigh them against the independent inspection record above.
Staffing
How full it usually is: this home is certified for 31 beds and averages 12.8 residents a day — about 41% occupied, or roughly 18 beds typically open. It often has substantial empty capacity — worth asking why, since low census can reflect either a new or shrinking home or one families are avoiding. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.
Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 6.26 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 2.45 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 3.22 is at or above the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.
Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 5.52 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 6.56 on weekdays — 16% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 2.59 to 2.11 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)
This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 46% is about the same as the national median of 45%.
Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.
Inspection trend
Deficiencies are more than at the previous inspection — worsening. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.
Inspection deficiencies
State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.
Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.
- Potential for harm · F2025-12-18 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespreadProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food items were labeled and dated after the package was opened, failed to ensure food items in the freezer were stored off the floor, and failed to label and date items in the refrigerator in the resident's dining room. This deficient practice increased the risk of food borne illness for all residents who were served food from the kitchen. Findings include:During the initial tour of the kitchen on 12/15/25 at 2:24 p.m., the following were observed:- A plastic bag contained what appeared to be chow mein noodles, located in the dry storage area. The bag was not labeled with the contents and was dated 7/7.- Two plastic bags containing potato wedges were opened and not labeled or dated in the freezer.- A stainless steel pot was observed on the floor of the freezer. The pot was covered with aluminum foil and was torn near the edge of the pot which left the contents of the pot open to air. The pot was labeled, flank steak chili, dated 11/12. - A cardboard box which was labeled, beef, was observed on the…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · F2025-12-18 · tag F0868 — widespreadHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Medical Director or designee attended Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings at least quarterly. This deficient practice limited the Medical Director's ability to fully participate and add value to the QAPI meetings. Findings include:During an interview on 12/17/25 at 3:31 p.m., staff member B stated the Medical Director participated in the QAPI program by notification of the meeting date and time, and was also provided the QAPI meeting documentation. Staff member B further stated that the information was shared with the Medical Director at monthly board meetings and medical staff meetings. Staff member B stated the facility's Medical Director was located in a different area of the state and the Medical Director did not attend the QAPI meetings.During an interview on 12/17/25 at 4:11 p.m., staff member G said he has not attended any of the facility's QAPI meetings. Staff member G stated he was misinformed and did not realize he was supposed to be an active member and participant in the QAPI…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2025-12-18 · tag F0883 — failed to offer flu and pneumonia vaccines — isolatedDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to consider a resident's cognitive abilities when obtaining informed consents for influenza vaccinations and failed to ensure the consent forms were completed accurately for 2 (#s 4 and 12). Findings include:1. During an observation and interview on 12/17/25 at 9:44 a.m., resident #4 was dressed and lying in her bed, looking toward the window. Resident #4 could not comprehend the surveyor's question regarding whether she had received an influenza vaccine. Resident #4 stated, Sometimes I get some shots, but was unable to communicate any additional details. Resident #4 stated, I don't know to all additional questions regarding vaccination consents or administration. At the time of the interview, resident #4 also was unable to relay the month of the year, the current season, or her geographic location.During an interview on 12/17/25 at 2:12 p.m., staff member C stated resident #4 was cognitively better in the mornings than the afternoons or evenings.Review of the facility's roster matrix showed resident #4 was…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2023-11-08 · tag F0585 — failed to handle grievances — isolatedHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement and utilize a grievance process for the identification, investigation, anonymous submission, and resolution of resident grievances related to care and services for 1 (#3) of 11 sampled residents. Findings include: During an interview on 11/6/23 at 4:34 p.m., resident #3 stated she had been writing complaints about receiving warm milk, as well as eggs she had requested to be cooked over hard, and were served runny with yoke all over her plate. Resident #3 stated she wrote her complaints on a dietary card delivered with her meals, and it was then given to the dietary manager. During an interview on 11/7/23 at 10:50 a.m., staff member B stated she had the facility's formal grievance book, but no grievances had been filed in 2023. Staff member B stated resident #3 had two to three complaints a day regarding her meals. Staff member B stated resident #3 submitted her concerns on a dietary card at the end of her meal, and it was then given to the dietary manager to address. Staff member B stated it would take a…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2023-11-08 · tag F0604 — failed to not use physical restraints improperly — isolatedEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify a concave mattress as a potential restraint, and did not complete a risk assessment, consent, or restraint monitoring for 1 (#5) of 11 sampled residents with a concave mattress in place. Findings include: During an observation on 11/6/23 at 3:15 p.m., a concave mattress was observed on resident #5's bed. During an interview on 11/7/23 at 8:12 a.m., staff member K reported resident #5 had the concave mattress on her bed, for a couple of months now. During an interview on 11/7/23 at 11:12 a.m., staff members B and C reported the concave mattress was not a restraint, and therefore would not require restraint documentation. Review of resident #5's progress notes, fall report, and care plan entry, dated 8/12/23, showed the concave mattress was placed on resident #5's bed on 8/12/23. The progress notes stated resident #5 required a Hoyer lift to get out of bed, but was able to independently reposition herself from side-to-side while in bed. Review of resident #5's medical record failed to show…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2023-11-08 · tag F0644 — isolatedCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete and submit a revised pre-admission screening and record review (PASARR) for a resident with a newly identified diagnosis of schizophrenia for 1 (#8) of 11 sampled residents. Findings include: Review of resident #8's Annual MDS, with an ARD of 12/4/20, showed no psychiatric or mood disorder diagnoses. The MDS also failed to show hallucinations, delusions, or any behaviors which interferred with the resident's care or safety. Review of resident #8's Quarterly MDS, with an ARD of 8/20/23, showed the presence of hallucinations, depression, and schizophrenia. Review of resident #8's PASARR, completed on admission on [DATE], failed to show a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Hallucinations with an unknown history was the only mental health diagnosis documented at the time of resident #8's admission. During an interview on 11/8/23 at 10:07 a.m., staff member C stated she was responsible for submitting the PASARR form, and was not aware a revised form…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2023-11-08 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — isolatedEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a psychiatric evaluation was performed and documented prior to including a diagnosis of schizophrenia for 1 (#8) of 11 sampled residents. Findings include: During an observation and interview on 11/6/23 at 4:33 p.m., resident #8 was sitting in her recliner with her dog. Resident #8 was well-groomed, and able to participate in the interview without difficulty. Resident #8 stated she had been a little depressed recently, and was taking a medication for it. Resident #8 also stated she was seeing a counselor for her depression. Review of resident #8's medication orders, dated between 6/13/23 and 11/6/23, showed the resident was started on risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic, for depression with psychosis and hallucinations. Review of resident #8's provider progress note, dated 5/11/23, showed the resident expressed concern with worsening depression, requested an antidepressant, and to see a counselor. Review of resident #8's provider progress note, dated 6/12/23, showed the resident reported hearing music…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2023-11-08 · tag F0684 — failed to provide proper treatment and quality of care — isolatedProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to establish a process for when resident should be weighed, and failed to identify and intervene in a timely manner when weights were not completed for 2 (#s 2 and 5) of 11 sampled residents. Findings include: During an interview on 11/6/23 at 4:02 p.m., staff member K stated residents were weighed monthly, and sooner as needed or as ordered by the provider. 1. During an interview on 11/6/23 at 5:15 p.m., staff member D reported resident weights were completed with baths twice weekly, when the resident was out of bed. Staff member D stated resident #2 preferred a bed bath, in which case the staff would try to obtain a weight weekly. Staff member D reviewed the skin assessment log during the interview (11/6/23) and reported no weights for resident #2 had been documented in the medical record since 10/3/23. During an interview on 11/7/23 at 10:23 a.m., staff member L stated residents were weighed when they received a bath. Staff member L stated if the resident received a bed bath or refused a bath, the CNAs would document no…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman — a free, confidential advocate for the resident. They act only with the resident’s consent and work to resolve the problem. Find yours at theconsumervoice.org/get_help.
- Adult Protective Services — the state agency that investigates suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Not sure of your state’s APS number? The federal Eldercare Locator will route you: 1-800-677-1116 or eldercare.acl.gov.
- State survey agency — the regulator that licenses and inspects the home. Every state has an official nursing-home complaint line and most take complaints online; the Ombudsman or Eldercare Locator can connect you.
Fines & penalties
No federal fines in the current CMS record.
Who owns this facility
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLAND, GAYLE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 06/01/2007 |
| JOHNSTONE, ROBERT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 11/24/2020 |
| KILLEN, GERALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 06/22/2016 |
| LEE, ROBERT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 06/01/2008 |
| MACIAG, JEANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 07/26/2018 |
| NILE, NANCY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 06/01/2012 |
| SCHWARZKOPH, CHERLY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 06/01/2010 |
| WATSON, DAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 09/25/2024 |
| CROSE, HUNTER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 03/14/2025 |
| PRICE, MINDY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 02/20/2025 |
CMS files one row per role, so the 12 rows in the source record cover these 10 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted. The source lists no ownership percentage for any of them — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.
What families pay in MT
This is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home, so it can accept Medicaid for long-term care — like nearly all U.S. nursing homes. The private-pay figures below are what families without Medicaid pay; once a resident qualifies for Medicaid, out-of-pocket cost for covered nursing-home care is typically close to $0 (almost all of their income goes to the home as their share of the cost; they keep a small personal needs allowance — for clothing, haircuts, a phone — and Medicaid pays the rest). The amount of that allowance is set by each state. Confirm Medicaid-bed availability with the home, and see the Montana Medicaid page.
Median private-pay cost, CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey — a regional midpoint, not any single community’s rate. Private rooms and higher care levels cost more; ask for a current quote. Project your own in the cost-of-care planner.
Every figure above is reproduced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (a public record), from the CMS extract processed 2026-08-01 — CMS provider number 275072. CMS refreshes its data monthly, and the star rating rests on the last standard inspection — dated 2025-12-18, which can lag current conditions. Staffing hours are CMS PBJ CY2026Q1 (Jan–Mar 2026). Check this record against the government’s own page for it: this home on Medicare Care Compare ↗ — the authoritative source, and the place to confirm anything here before you act on it. How we present it →
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