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Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

171 Heritage Way
Kalispell, MT 59901

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-MT-275025-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Kalispell, MT
Record Period
2023–2026
Source Documents
12
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 10 inspections from October 2023 to June 2026, state surveyors documented 83 findings at Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC; 83 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
10
2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
83
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
83
Of 83 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
3
3 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023: 19 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11920232 inspections2024: 18 findings across 4 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 41820244 inspections2025: 24 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 22420252 inspections2026: 22 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 3222026*2 inspections2023: 19 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11920232 insp.2024: 18 findings across 4 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 41820244 insp.2025: 24 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 22420252 insp.2026: 22 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 3222026*2 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20232191
20244184
20252242
20262223
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 20, 2026
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 20, 2026
    • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 20, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    19 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected May 30, 2026
    • F688Provide 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.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 30, 2026
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
    • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $133,510 imposed March 12, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 12, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    8 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
    • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    16 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F585Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025
    • F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2025

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $52,728 imposed December 17, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 16, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    7 findings

    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Sep 27, 2024
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 27, 2024
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 27, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 27, 2024
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 27, 2024
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 27, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    5 findings

    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2024
    • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2024
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2024
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 3, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 19, 2024
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 19, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  9. 2023

    Standard health inspection

    15 findings

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 29, 2024
    • F584Honor 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.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 29, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $52,716 imposed August 28, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of December 21, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  10. 2023

    Complaint investigation

    4 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 2, 2023
    • F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • F585Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 3, 2023
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 2, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Six Inspections

    Inspectors cited F584 in December 2023, April 2024, June 2024, January 2025, December 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F584 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Six Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in October 2023, December 2023, April 2024, August 2024, January 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F689 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Help With Daily Living, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F677 in December 2023, June 2024, January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F677 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Infection Control, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in December 2023, June 2024, January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F880 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F600 in October 2023, January 2024 and August 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F600 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in August 2024, December 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F609 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in December 2023, April 2024 and December 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F656 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in January 2025, March 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F684 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Citation F726, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F726 in January 2024, August 2024 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F726 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Grievances, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F585 in October 2023 and January 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to voice grievances without reprisal, and the home’s process for resolving them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F585 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in August 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F610 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in December 2023 and March 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F657 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  13. 13

    Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F658 in December 2023 and June 2024. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F658 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  14. 14

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F679 in June 2024 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F679 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  15. 15

    Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F686 in March 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F686 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  16. 16

    Nursing Staff Levels, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F725 in December 2023 and January 2025. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F725 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  17. 17

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F791 in December 2023 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F791 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  18. 18

    Food Quality and Temperature, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F804 in January 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F804 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  19. 19

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in December 2023 and March 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242425252626F812 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

    A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in six inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in six inspections, most seriously at level G.

  3. 03

    How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

    Help With Daily Living: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.

  4. 04

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level F.

  5. 05

    What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.

  6. 06

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  7. 07

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  8. 08

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

  9. 09

    What changed after F726 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F726: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.

  10. 10

    How do we file a grievance, who answers it, and how quickly?

    Grievances: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  11. 11

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  12. 12

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  13. 13

    How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?

    Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  14. 14

    What changed after F679 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  15. 15

    How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

    Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  16. 16

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Nursing Staff Levels: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  17. 17

    What changed after F791 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  18. 18

    May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?

    Food Quality and Temperature: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  19. 19

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  20. 20

    What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $133,510 civil money penalty was imposed March 12, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Montana state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 12, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 21, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 31, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 16, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 12, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Montana state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 17, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 275025

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowOctober 12, 2023 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2023 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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