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Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
350 W Pike Ave · Columbus, MT 59019
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About Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC is a nursing home in Columbus, Montana. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 43 citations, the most recent on February 10, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.86 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (43)
Records from December 2024 to February 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0742Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0837Establish 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2026.
February 10, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 27, 2026.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $50,592
February 10, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 17, 2026, lasting 41 days (triggered by inspection on February 10, 2026).
February 10, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $32,988 against this nursing home on February 10, 2026.
September 4, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,604 against this nursing home on September 4, 2025.
Staffing
2.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.75 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers, a chain of 22 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 1.9 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Montana.
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