Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Browning, MT
Blackfeet Care Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $28,915 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
728 S Government Sq, Browning, MT
(406) 338-2686
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
47
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-07-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.42
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.51 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.12
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.31
All reported nurse hours · state 3.97 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.18
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.88
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.40
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.69 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.84
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.75
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.24
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
6,915
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
31.33
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9864
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 71.88% · Performance 84.09% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.27
Performance 4.86 hours · Measure score 6.27 · Achievement 6.27 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 9.76% |
8.2%
1.6 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 41 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.6% |
94.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 88.9% · Q2 92.6% · Q3 93.9% · Q4 94.1% · 4Q avg 92.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.7% |
93.7%
3 pts better
|
95.5%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
4.2%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.5% |
4.7%
0.2 pts better
|
11.4%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.2% |
5.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 9.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.0% |
17.4%
3.4 pts better
|
19.6%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 21.2% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 14.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.0% |
20.6%
9.6 pts better
|
16.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 2.5% |
0.4%
2.1 pts worse
|
0.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.9% |
19.7%
5.8 pts better
|
16.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.6% |
19.8%
5.2 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 4.0% |
2.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.0% |
2.9%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.0% |
25.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 50.5% · Q3 29.0% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 26.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
6.4%
1.3 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 68.2% |
78.7%
10.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
13.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 68.2% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-04 · Fire 2024-01-04
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-01 · Fire 2023-02-01
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2025-02-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-02-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-03-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
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 2025-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-07-09
G · Actual harm
2025-01-30
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 2025-02-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-02-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2024-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2024-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
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 2024-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-02-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
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 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
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 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-02-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-02-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
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 2023-02-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-01
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 2023-02-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$28,915
2025-01-30
Fine
Fine · fine $28,915
Fine
Ownership
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