Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Crow Agency, MT
Awe Kualawaache Care Center
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
10131 S Heritage Rd, Crow Agency, MT
(406) 638-9111
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
40
Certified beds
Average residents
23
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-06-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.20
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.23
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.52
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.34
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
73%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
73%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
94.4%
3.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.7%
6.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.5% |
4.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.5% |
4.7%
3.2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% |
5.9%
0.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.7% |
17.4%
11.7 pts better
|
19.6%
13.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.4% |
20.6%
4.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 2.3% |
0.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
0.1%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 47.4% |
19.7%
27.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
31.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 42.5% |
19.8%
22.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
27.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.2% |
2.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.9%
1.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.2% |
25.4%
5.2 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.3% |
6.4%
4.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 72.2% |
78.7%
6.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
9.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-25 · Fire 2024-04-25
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-27 · Fire 2023-04-27
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-05-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-05-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-23
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-08
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-04
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F949 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-30
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-16
B · Minimal harm
2024-04-25
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Have 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.
Corrected 2023-05-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-05-31
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Crow Tribe Of Indians
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Health Management Services, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Little Light, Paul
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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