Velarion Records

Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 275158

BENEFIS SENIOR SERVICES - WESTVIEW

GREAT FALLS, Montana · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 34

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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 July 10, 2024 to December 31, 2024 — a reporting period of 174 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on March 31, 2026.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1448868, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.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.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

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

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
ADDISON, THOMASADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/06/2015
BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/16/2008
BRADY, SHELIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/07/2024
GINNATY, RAYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/15/2013
HOULIHAN, BRUCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/09/2002
KREBS, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/04/2019
LINDER, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
MOSS ADAMS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
AMMONDSON, DEBRACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
BAKER, JEFFREYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2018
BORLAND, JUDYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2012
FERRIN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2008
GINNATY, RAYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
HOYER, HEATHERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
JONES, LLEWELYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2016
LOUCKS, BRIANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2012
MARGARIS, MELCHISEDEKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2015
RICHARDS, PHILLIPCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2015
STUART, DUSTINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
TIERNEY, GREGORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
FERRIN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2008
GINNATY, RAYNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/15/2013
HOULIHAN, BRUCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/09/2022
LOUCKS, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2012
BOURRET, WILLIAMINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/03/2026
CAMERON, TANYAINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
GOODNOW, JOHNINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/03/2026
HAMILTON, DONINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
HOILAND, SHANNONINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
MCALLISTER, EUGENEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
MCGREGOR, WILLIAMINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
MILBURN, MIKEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
THAYER, EUGENEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/04/2026
ADDISON, THOMASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/06/2015
BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/16/2008
BRADY, SHELIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/07/2024
GINNATY, RAYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/15/2013
HOULIHAN, BRUCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/09/2022
KREBS, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/04/2019
LINDER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of BENEFIS HOSPITALS INC (enrollment ID O20230619000929).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1007/16/2008
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: Yes
AMY LINDERIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.OrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing7/16/2008
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: Yes
BRUCE HOULIHANIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/9/2002
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DAVID KREBSIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing11/4/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MOSS ADAMS LLPOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2024
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
RAYN M GINNATYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing9/15/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHELIA BRADYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing7/7/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS B ADDISONIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing3/6/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BRIAN H LOUCKSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/1/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA J AMMONDSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DUSTIN R STUARTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GREGORY S TIERNEYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HEATHER S HOYERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JEFFREY C BAKERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing8/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JUDY E BORLANDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing3/1/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LLEWELYN E JONESIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing6/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MELCHISEDEK MARGARISIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing6/1/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
PHILLIP RICHARDSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
RAYN M GINNATYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM E FERRINIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing10/1/2008
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BRIAN H LOUCKSIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing5/1/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BRUCE HOULIHANIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing1/9/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
RAYN M GINNATYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing9/15/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM E FERRINIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing10/1/2008
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
AMY LINDERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1007/16/2008
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: Yes
BRUCE HOULIHANIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/9/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DAVID KREBSIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing11/4/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
RAYN M GINNATYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing9/15/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHELIA BRADYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing7/7/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS B ADDISONIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing3/6/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

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Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1June 18, 2026June 18, 202662
2May 20, 2025May 20, 2025148
3June 20, 2024June 20, 202441

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

Deficiencies cited

24 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
June 18, 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 correctionJuly 7, 2026
June 18, 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.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 7, 2026
June 18, 2026HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 7, 2026
June 18, 2026HealthF 0727Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 7, 2026
June 18, 2026HealthF 0745Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 7, 2026
June 18, 2026HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 7, 2026
May 20, 2025HealthF 0564Resident Rights DeficienciesInform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0583Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 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.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0676Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 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 correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 20, 2025HealthF 0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 6, 2025
February 10, 2025HealthF 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.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 19, 2025
June 20, 2024HealthF 0561Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 3, 2024
June 20, 2024HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 3, 2024
June 20, 2024HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 3, 2024
June 20, 2024HealthF 0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 3, 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
May 20, 2025Fine$13,865118010

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 TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameBENEFIS HOSPITALS INC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2024-07-10
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishCascade
Telephone Number4064555902
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilNone
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds34
Average Number of Residents per Day31.7
Overall Rating1
Health Inspection Rating2
QM Rating1
Long-Stay QM Rating1
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on August 1, 2026.

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