Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
350 W Pike Ave, Columbus, MT 59019
Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC, a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, MT, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #49 of 59 rated homes in MT on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 1 / 5
- Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #49 of 59
- In-state rank among rated MT homes
- 2.95
- Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 43
- Inspection findings · 4 serious
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The verdict
Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC, a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, MT, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #49 of 59 rated homes in MT on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 1 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #49 of 59
- In-state rank among rated MT homes
- 2.95
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 43
- Inspection findings · 4 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 61 MT nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 275159
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Residents
- 42
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Stillwater
- Last Inspection
- Feb 10, 2026
- Special Focus
- SFF Candidate
Staffing Data
How the 2.95 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 0.84 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 0.25
- CNA Hours
- 1.86
- Total Nursing Hours
- 2.95 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.00
What the CMS Record Reveals About Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC ranks #49 of 59 rated nursing homes in MT on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC is in Columbus, MT with approximately 42 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 4★ · quality 2★).
The inspection file contains 43 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $51K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.95 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.84 RN hours. This facility is flagged as an SFF Candidate, a larger pool of providers eligible for the Special Focus Facility program but not currently selected (states have a limited number of active SFF slots); it remains under normal, not enhanced, oversight.
Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC falls into a category where comparative context matters.
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (43 most recent)
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Provide 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.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Provide 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.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Honor 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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 25, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 3, 2025
Honor 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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 22, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 22, 2025
Honor 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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 22, 2025
Implement 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.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Honor 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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jan 3, 2025
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | N/A | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 4.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 4.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 99.2% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 16.7% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | N/A | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 22.7% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 86.3% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $51K
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Fine | $33K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Payment Denial | - |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Fine | $18K |
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC, both outside MT so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside MT (3.75 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in MT
60 other nursing homes are on record in MT; 6 are shown here.
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Benefis Senior Services - Eastview
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Benefis Senior Services - Grandview
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Benefis Senior Services - Westview
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Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
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Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The MT registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MT registry
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
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