Beartooth Rehabilitation And Nursing Llc
Columbus, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275159)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $50,592 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 290-5070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beartooth Rehabilitation And Nursing in Columbus, MT has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Beartooth Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse hours of 2.95 per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Beartooth Rehabilitation And Nursing has 2 federal fines on record totaling $50,592.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently poor performance.
About this facility
Beartooth Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Stillwater County, Montana, first approved in December 2024. The facility is operated as a For profit - Corporation and reports an average of 41.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure (QM) Rating is 2 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.95, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.84. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $50,592.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistently poor quality performance that are placed under increased oversight and inspection frequency.
This facility is part of a group of 19 facilities associated with the Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, and Walter Myers, which has an average CMS rating of 1.7 across its facilities. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 2.95 per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; CMS has not reported a turnover figure in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $50,592.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate, meaning it is under increased inspection due to a history of poor performance.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility reports an average of 41.8 residents; a specific certified bed count was not provided in this data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a For profit - Corporation and is part of a group of 19 facilities associated with the Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, and Walter Myers, which has an average CMS rating of 1.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 18, 2024.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for Health Inspections (1/5), Staffing (4/5), Quality Measures (2/5), and an Overall rating (1/5) that combines them.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4062905070 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by CMS rating data; contact the facility at 4062905070 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275159?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.