Quick answers
- Where is The Living Centre?
- 57 Main St, Stevensville, MT 59870, in Ravalli County, Montana.
- What is the phone number of The Living Centre?
- (406) 777-5411, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Living Centre?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Living Centre been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $37,525.
- What did inspectors find at The Living Centre?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 7, 2023 to February 26, 2026), Medicare lists 10 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 7, 2023 to February 26, 2026), The Living Centre had 10 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $37,525 in total (2 fines, the latest on June 3, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.84 hours per resident per day; the Montana average is 4.02 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: February 26, 2026 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 26, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
Previous cycle: January 30, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 30, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Earlier cycle: January 31, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 7, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 31, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 3, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 3 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0636 Level E
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0640 Level B
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (13)
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
E0025 Level F
“Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.”
K0261 Level F
“Have properly spaced exits within rooms.”
K0371 Level F
“Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0371 Level E
“Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0261 Level D
“Have properly spaced exits within rooms.”
K0342 Level D
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $37,525 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2024 | Fine | $24,876 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Montana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.99 | 0.92 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.54 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.15 | 2.56 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.84 | 4.02 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.42 | 3.53 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 54.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 12.5% | 48.9% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Living Centre Limited.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Centre Limited | Direct owner | 100% | September 1, 2013 |
| Watkins, Jordan | Indirect owner | — | January 1, 2024 |
| Watkins, Kyle | Indirect owner | — | January 1, 2024 |
| Watkins, William | Indirect owner | — | January 1, 2024 |
| Living Centre Limited | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2013 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 37.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Living Centre Limited |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1977-09-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 57 Main St, Stevensville, MT 59870 |
| County | Ravalli County |
| State | Montana |
| Phone | (406) 777‑5411 |
| CMS Certification Number | 275125 |
| Name in Medicare records | THE LIVING CENTRE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Valley Health and Rehab19 mi · Hamilton, MT · 3 of 5 stars
- Village Health & Rehabilitation23 mi · Missoula, MT · 4 of 5 stars
- Riverside Health & Rehabilitation25 mi · Missoula, MT · 2 of 5 stars
- Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center27 mi · Missoula, MT · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital19 mi · Hamilton, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- Community Medical Center23 mi · Missoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital
- St. Patrick Hospital25 mi · Missoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13