Facility profile · CCN 275156
Southwest Montana Veterans Home
18 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $9,126.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202618
Total citations
18
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$9,126
Total fines
5
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
18 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F742 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard |
| Jun 19, 2025 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard |
| Jun 6, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 6, 2024 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Jun 6, 2024 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2023 | F813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2023 | 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 | Standard |
| May 11, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2023 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard |
| May 11, 2023 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard |
| May 11, 2023 | 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 | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $9,126 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | Fine | $9,126 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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