Velarion Records

Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 275133

BLACKFEET CARE CENTER

BROWNING, Montana · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 47

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A CSV file of this facility’s record: its name and location, its Medicare cost-report finances year by year, its ownership, its inspections, deficiencies and penalties, and the Care Compare provider information — each figure with the worksheet, line and column or file it came from.

In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 3 · Fines: 2 · Fines, total amount: $87,690.00 · Payment denials: 1. The most recent penalty on file: July 9, 2026, Fine, $22,205. Every penalty on file ↓

For this facility: the citable document with full history — $295 · an email when this record changes — $99/month

Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 5, 2025.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1422132, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended September 30, 2023

Cost report for October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on June 17, 2024.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1384067, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended September 30, 2022

Cost report for October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on March 23, 2023.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1344845, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended September 30, 2020

Cost report for October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on April 14, 2021.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1282082, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.

Fiscal year 2019, ended September 30, 2019

Cost report for October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on April 24, 2020.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1254572, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.

Fiscal year 2018, ended September 30, 2018

Cost report for October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on March 11, 2019.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1220922, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2018.zip.

Fiscal year 2017, ended September 30, 2017

Cost report for October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 31, 2018.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1211196, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.

Fiscal year 2016, ended September 30, 2016

Cost report for October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on June 1, 2017.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1158967, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.

Fiscal year 2015, ended September 30, 2015

Cost report for October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on February 22, 2016.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1119335, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Fiscal year 2012, ended September 30, 2012

Cost report for October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 6, 2013.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1045795, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2012.zip.

Fiscal year 2008, ended September 30, 2008

Cost report for October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on February 26, 2009.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 334226, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2008.zip.

Fiscal year 2007, ended September 30, 2007

Cost report for October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on April 24, 2008.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 307551, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2007.zip.

Fiscal year 2006, ended September 30, 2006

Cost report for October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on May 1, 2007.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 277277, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2006.zip.

Fiscal year 2005, ended September 30, 2005

Cost report for October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on September 21, 2006.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 263731, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2005.zip.

Fiscal year 2004, ended September 30, 2004

Cost report for October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on July 11, 2005.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2004
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Net patient revenue$1,333,575CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$2,015,366CMS-2540-96 worksheet G200002 line 1500 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$681,791CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$64,573CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$617,218 (CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3200 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 5 plus 26 less 31) on 192,460 of the 192,462 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-96 in publication years 1995-2012 that file every line it is computed from (99.99%); on 2 of them the filed figure and that arithmetic differ, by a median of $46,907, and those figures are not shown. A further 2,252 reports file net income without filing net income from service to patients (Worksheet G-3 line 5), so the arithmetic cannot be applied to them and their figure is shown as filed.

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2004
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components47CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 100
Total patient days, all components10,744CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 700
Total discharges, all components40CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days68.67CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days412.4CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days268.6CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1600

CMS report record 226799, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2004.zip.

Fiscal year 2003, ended September 30, 2003

Cost report for October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on July 22, 2004.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2003
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Net patient revenue$1,079,196CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$1,587,009CMS-2540-96 worksheet G200002 line 1500 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$507,813CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$7,475CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$500,338 (CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3200 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 5 plus 26 less 31) on 192,460 of the 192,462 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-96 in publication years 1995-2012 that file every line it is computed from (99.99%); on 2 of them the filed figure and that arithmetic differ, by a median of $46,907, and those figures are not shown. A further 2,252 reports file net income without filing net income from service to patients (Worksheet G-3 line 5), so the arithmetic cannot be applied to them and their figure is shown as filed.

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2003
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components47CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 100
Total patient days, all components9,565CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 700
Total discharges, all components27CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days1CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days504.88CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days354.26CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1600

CMS report record 188472, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2003.zip.

Fiscal year 2002, ended September 30, 2002

Cost report for October 1, 2001 to September 30, 2002 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on May 4, 2004.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2002
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Net patient revenue$998,946CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$1,449,257CMS-2540-96 worksheet G200002 line 1500 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$450,311CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$52,836CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$397,475 (CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3200 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 5 plus 26 less 31) on 192,460 of the 192,462 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-96 in publication years 1995-2012 that file every line it is computed from (99.99%); on 2 of them the filed figure and that arithmetic differ, by a median of $46,907, and those figures are not shown. A further 2,252 reports file net income without filing net income from service to patients (Worksheet G-3 line 5), so the arithmetic cannot be applied to them and their figure is shown as filed.

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2002
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components47CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 100
Total patient days, all components9,949CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 700
Total discharges, all components26CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days10CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days392.27CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days382.65CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1600

CMS report record 175188, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2002.zip.

Fiscal year 2001, ended September 30, 2001

Cost report for October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on June 9, 2003.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 147734, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2001.zip.

Fiscal year 1999, ended September 30, 1999

Cost report for October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on May 29, 2001.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 32485, read from the public cost report file SNFFY1999.zip.

Fiscal year 1998, ended September 30, 1998

Cost report for October 1, 1997 to September 30, 1998 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on October 17, 2000.

Net income: −$52,119 (CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3200 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 5 plus 26 less 31) on 192,460 of the 192,462 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-96 in publication years 1995-2012 that file every line it is computed from (99.99%); on 2 of them the filed figure and that arithmetic differ, by a median of $46,907, and those figures are not shown. A further 2,252 reports file net income without filing net income from service to patients (Worksheet G-3 line 5), so the arithmetic cannot be applied to them and their figure is shown as filed.

CMS report record 32483, read from the public cost report file SNFFY1998.zip.

Fiscal year 1997, ended September 30, 1997

Cost report for October 1, 1996 to September 30, 1997 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on August 5, 1999.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 1997
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Net patient revenue$950,542CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$1,263,260CMS-2540-96 worksheet G200002 line 1500 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$312,718CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$75CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100
Total other expenses$1CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100

Net income: −$312,644 (CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3200 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 5 plus 26 less 31) on 192,460 of the 192,462 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-96 in publication years 1995-2012 that file every line it is computed from (99.99%); on 2 of them the filed figure and that arithmetic differ, by a median of $46,907, and those figures are not shown. A further 2,252 reports file net income without filing net income from service to patients (Worksheet G-3 line 5), so the arithmetic cannot be applied to them and their figure is shown as filed.

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 1997
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components47CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 100
Total patient days, all components11,080CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 700
Total discharges, all components31CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days31.6CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days892.27CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days357.42CMS-2540-96 worksheet S300001 line 900 column 1600

CMS report record 32482, read from the public cost report file SNFFY1997.zip.

Fiscal year 1996, ended September 30, 1996

Cost report for October 1, 1995 to September 30, 1996 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on September 23, 1998.

Net income: −$18,616 (CMS-2540-96 worksheet G300000 line 3200 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 5 plus 26 less 31) on 192,460 of the 192,462 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-96 in publication years 1995-2012 that file every line it is computed from (99.99%); on 2 of them the filed figure and that arithmetic differ, by a median of $46,907, and those figures are not shown. A further 2,252 reports file net income without filing net income from service to patients (Worksheet G-3 line 5), so the arithmetic cannot be applied to them and their figure is shown as filed.

CMS report record 32480, read from the public cost report file SNFFY1996.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

The staffing record →

Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
No owner named in the filingOwnership Data Not AvailableNot stated in the filingNot stated in the filingNot stated in the filing

Medicare enrollment

No owner listed for this facility in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership data.

Changes in ownership

No change in ownership appears in the CMS files on record since September 20, 2022.

Recent changes on this record

  • July 9, 2026: A penalty was recorded: Fine. NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv
  • July 9, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0699, scope and severity D. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv
  • July 9, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0609, scope and severity D. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv
  • July 9, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0585, scope and severity D. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv
  • July 9, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0940, scope and severity F. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv
  • July 9, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0689, scope and severity J. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv
  • May 5, 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
  • June 17, 2024: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
  • March 23, 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
  • April 14, 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
  • April 24, 2020: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2019, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2019.zip
  • March 11, 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2018.zip
  • August 31, 2018: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2017, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2017.zip
  • June 1, 2017: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2016, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2016.zip
  • February 22, 2016: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2015, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
  • August 6, 2013: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2012, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2012.zip
  • February 26, 2009: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2008, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2008.zip
  • April 24, 2008: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2007, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2007.zip
  • May 1, 2007: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2006, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2006.zip
  • September 21, 2006: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2005, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2005.zip
  • July 11, 2005: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2004, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2004.zip
  • July 22, 2004: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2003, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2003.zip
  • May 4, 2004: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2002, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2002.zip
  • June 9, 2003: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2001, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2001.zip
  • May 29, 2001: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 1999, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY1999.zip
  • October 17, 2000: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 1998, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY1998.zip
  • August 5, 1999: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 1997, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY1997.zip
  • September 23, 1998: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 1996, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY1996.zip

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1March 26, 2026March 26, 2026179
2January 30, 2025January 30, 202584
3January 4, 2024January 4, 2024123

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

37 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
July 9, 2026HealthF 0585Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 5, 2026
July 9, 2026HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 5, 2026
July 9, 2026HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 5, 2026
July 9, 2026HealthF 0699Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 5, 2026
July 9, 2026HealthF 0940Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.FYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 5, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0552Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0563Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 29, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0711Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0712Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.JYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0841Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 1, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
March 26, 2026HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 17, 2026
June 18, 2025HealthF 0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 9, 2025
June 18, 2025HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 9, 2025
June 18, 2025HealthF 0744Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 9, 2025
January 30, 2025HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 20, 2025
January 30, 2025HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 20, 2025
January 30, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 20, 2025
January 30, 2025HealthF 0691Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 20, 2025
January 30, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 20, 2025
January 4, 2024HealthF 0578Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0825Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024
January 4, 2024HealthF 0943Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.FYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 22, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
July 9, 2026Fine$22,205142897
July 9, 2026Fine$23,520142898
March 26, 2026Fine$102,325138133
March 26, 2026Payment DenialApril 28, 20263
January 30, 2025Fine$28,915118017

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeFor profit - Individual
Legal Business NameLegal Business Name Not Available
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1989-07-20
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishGlacier
Telephone Number4063382686
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds47
Average Number of Residents per Day29.4
Overall Rating1
Health Inspection Rating2
QM Rating4
Long-Stay QM Rating4
Processing Date2026-08-01

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