About Rosebud Health Care CenterRosebud Health Care Center is located at 383 N 17Th Ave, Forsyth, MT, reachable at (406) 346-4243. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 31.0 certified beds and serves an average of 13 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-11-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Rosebud Health Care Center is a strong choice for families in the Forsyth, MT area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightRosebud Health Care Center currently provides 5 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 2 hours 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 126 min/day (2023) to 155 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 53.8%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing5 hours 59 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 9 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours15 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours2 hours 35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 12 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $262,875. 3 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Rosebud Health Care Center ranks 515th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 90.4/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within MT, it ranks 3rd out of 61 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #391 nationally and RN hours rank #128 nationally (#1 in MT).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MT State Rank
Note
2022
—
#14,124 / 14,703
#54 / 61
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2023
5.30
#752 / 14,703
#5 / 61
Top 10%
2024
5.20
#890 / 14,703
#6 / 61
Top 10%
2025
5.18
#959 / 14,703
#5 / 61
Top 10%
2026
5.98
#391 / 14,703
#5 / 61
Top 5%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MT State Rank
Note
2022
—
#14,124 / 14,703
#54 / 61
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2023
2.10
#178 / 14,703
#1 / 61
Top 5%
2024
2.24
#172 / 14,703
#1 / 61
Top 5%
2025
2.38
#152 / 14,703
#1 / 61
Top 5%
2026
2.59
#128 / 14,703
#1 / 61
Top 5%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Rosebud Health Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-11-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (406) 346-4243 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Rosebud Health Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 90.4/100, placing it #515 of 14703 facilities nationally and #3 of 61 in Montana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Rosebud Health Care Center receives a reported average of 5 hours 59 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 2 hours 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 15 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 9 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 5 hours 21 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 53.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 12 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $262,875. 3 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 27.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Rosebud Health Care Center ranks 515th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 90.4/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within MT, it ranks 3rd out of 61 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #391 nationally and RN hours rank #128 nationally (#1 in MT). Our composite quality score of 90.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Forsyth, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/montana/forsyth/
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