Nursing Homes · Helena, MT
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia
2475 Winne Ave · Helena, MT 59601 · 108 certified beds
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About Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia
Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia is a nursing home in Helena, Montana. Its capacity is 108 beds, above the Montana median of 72 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Cascadia Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 59 citations, the most recent on March 24, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.34 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Helena. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (59)
Records from November 2023 to March 2026.
March 24, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
March 24, 2026
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
March 24, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
March 24, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
March 24, 2026
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
March 24, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2026.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $94,212
February 26, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $39,560 against this nursing home on February 26, 2026.
October 16, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $25,740 against this nursing home on October 16, 2024.
May 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $28,912 against this nursing home on May 21, 2024.
Staffing
3.34 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.10 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Cascadia Healthcare, a chain of 47 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.7 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Montana.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Helena.
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