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Blackfeet Care Center, Browning, MT: 1 star rating, fined $176,965 across 4 fines and had 1 payment denial
Blackfeet Care Center in Browning, MT has no owner listed by CMS, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $176,965 across 4 fines and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 38 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 20, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 728 S Government SQ, Browning, MT 59417
- Overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 4 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
- Certified beds
- 47
- Residents per day
- 28 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, individual
- Fines
- $176,965 across 4 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 1
- Health citations
- 38, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- August 20, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 275133
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | Fine | $23,520 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| July 9, 2026 | Fine | $22,205 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| March 26, 2026 | Fine | $102,325 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| March 26, 2026 | Payment denial | Not listed | April 28, 2026 | 3 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $28,915 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Past noncompliance | data.cms.gov | |
| July 9, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | August 5, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 9, 2026 | F940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 5, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 9, 2026 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 5, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 9, 2026 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 5, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 9, 2026 | F585 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 5, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 29, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 26, 2026 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 18, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 9, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | February 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2025 | F691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 30, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F758 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F693 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F688 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 4, 2024 | F578 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 22, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
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