Awe Kualawaache Care Center
Crow Agency, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275153) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (406) 638-9111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Awe Kualawaache Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Awe Kualawaache Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Awe Kualawaache Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Awe Kualawaache Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Crow Agency, Big Horn County, Montana. The facility is certified for 40 beds and currently serves an average of 23.7 residents. It has been federally certified since June 1998 and is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Awe Kualawaache Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Montana state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its staffing rating is 4 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been indicated.
This listing does not include chain ownership information, so no chain affiliation can be reported. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage provided for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4 out of 5 overall rating, which is above Montana's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a 61.5% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 40 beds and has an average daily census of 23.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, individual ownership structure; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 9, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections (5/5 here), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (1/5) — which combine to form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4066389111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4066389111 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275153?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.