Safety Report: Ivy At Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge, Montana · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay qualityNo rating

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

3Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
2Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
3Requirements cited on more than one inspection
G
Government finding: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of December 3, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 23, 2025.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F745
G
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of December 3, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 23, 2025.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
K
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected more than a very small number of residents, or happened repeatedly. Inspection of November 25, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 19, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
J
Government finding: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of November 25, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 19, 2024.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F697
J
Government finding: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of November 25, 2024, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by December 19, 2024.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F600

Citations by topic

3Abuse, neglect & exploitation
1Infection control
1Medications & pharmacy
1Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (6) than in the cycle before (8).

Two cycles ago
none serious
Prior cycle
3 serious
Most recent cycle
2 serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600)2November 25, 2024; July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584)2September 19, 2024; November 8, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F582)2July 17, 2024; November 8, 2023

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
December 3, 2025Fine$17,345
November 25, 2024Fine$76,624

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

33 citations across 6 inspection dates.

December 3, 2025 — 6 citations (includes serious)
G
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F745 · complaint · corrected December 23, 2025
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected December 23, 2025
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected December 23, 2025
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected December 23, 2025
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · complaint · corrected December 23, 2025
D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F554 · corrected December 23, 2025
November 25, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
K
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected December 19, 2024
J
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F697 · complaint · corrected December 19, 2024
J
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected December 19, 2024
October 10, 2024 — 5 citations
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected November 6, 2024
E
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F761 · corrected November 6, 2024
D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F623 · corrected November 6, 2024
B
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F625 · corrected November 6, 2024
B
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F565 · corrected November 6, 2024
September 19, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · complaint · corrected October 16, 2024
E
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F555 · complaint · corrected October 16, 2024
D
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Administration Deficiencies · F849 · complaint · corrected October 16, 2024
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected October 16, 2024
D
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F563 · complaint · corrected October 16, 2024
July 17, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
E
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · complaint · corrected August 2, 2024
E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F610 · complaint · corrected August 2, 2024
E
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected August 2, 2024
E
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F582 · complaint · corrected August 2, 2024
November 8, 2023 — 10 citations
F
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F867 · corrected December 10, 2023
F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F801 · corrected December 10, 2023
E
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F806 · corrected December 10, 2023
E
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F660 · corrected December 10, 2023
E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · corrected December 10, 2023
E
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F578 · corrected December 10, 2023
D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F692 · corrected December 10, 2023
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected December 10, 2023
B
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F695 · corrected December 10, 2023
B
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F582 · corrected December 10, 2023

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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