NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING in CUT BANK, MT was fined $105,044 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING (CUT BANK, MT) — $105,044 in CMS Fines

Outcome: NORTHERN PINES REHABILITATION AND NURSING in CUT BANK, MT was fined $105,044 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 42 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• 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.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.