Memory careAssisted living

BEARTOOTH REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedCOLUMBUS, MTLic. 275159

Signals

JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations

ABUSECMS abuse icon presentSource: CMS Provider Information

SFFSpecial Focus: SFF CandidateSource: CMS Provider Information

FINECMS fine: $12,968Source: CMS Penalties

FINECMS fine: $17,604Source: CMS Penalties

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About

Beartooth Rehab & Nursing in Columbus, Montana, is a skilled nursing facility offering personalized care and rehabilitation services. With over 30 years of experience, it specializes in short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care, all in a supportive community environment. The facility emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare, combining medical expertise with emotional and social support. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, it fosters a sense of community and engagement among its residents through various activities and programs.

Amenities

TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services

Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit

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Medicare overall

1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.

Staffing (PBJ)

2.37 total HPRDRN 0.55 · weekend 87%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025

Survey history

6 inspections79 deficiencies on record

Federal IDs

CCN 275159

Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 4/5

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Recent inspections

Health surveyFeb 2026 · CMS20 deficiencies

F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F-584SS E — 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.
F-600SS E — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-609SS E — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-657SS E — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F-679SS D — Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F-688SS D — 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.
F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-742SS D — 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.
F-801SS F — 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.
F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-835SS F — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F-837SS F — 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.
F-838SS F — 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.
F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-847SS E — Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F-865SS F — Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Fire safetyFeb 2026 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL16 deficiencies

E-13SS F — Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
E-29SS F — Develop a communication plan.
E-30SS F — List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
E-36SS F — Establish emergency prep training and testing.
E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
E-4SS F — Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
E-6SS F — Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
K-222SS E — 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.
K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K-300SS E — Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
K-321SS D — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K-741SS E — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Health surveySep 2025 · CMS12 deficiencies

F-600SS G — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F-628SS E — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F-637SS D — Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F-640SS D — Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F-658SS G — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-865SS F — Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F-868SS F — Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Health surveyJul 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies

F-577SS D — Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F-584SS D — 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.
F-585SS E — 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.

Health surveyDec 2024 · CMS8 deficiencies

F-584SS D — 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.
F-656SS E — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F-758SS D — 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.
F-880SS E — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Fire safetyDec 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL20 deficiencies

E-26SS F — Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
E-31SS F — Provide emergency officials' contact information.
E-35SS F — Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
E-36SS F — Establish emergency prep training and testing.
E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
E-4SS F — Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
E-6SS F — Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
K-211SS E — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K-271SS E — Have exits that are accessible at all times.
K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-355SS F — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K-911SS D — Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
K-912SS F — Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
K-916SS F — Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K-921SS F — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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Ownership

Operated by THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS (privately held) since 2024.

Jul 2024
operator transition — LARSEN, KOLE
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (10%) — LARSEN, KOLE
Feb 2024
operator transition — WHITE ASH LLC
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (10%) — WHITE ASH LLC

Contact

350 W PIKE AVE
COLUMBUS, MT 59019

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