BEARTOOTH REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC in COLUMBUS, MT was fined $37,295 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BEARTOOTH REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC (COLUMBUS, MT) — $37,295 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BEARTOOTH REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC in COLUMBUS, MT was fined $37,295 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition


• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• 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.