Blackfeet Care Center
Browning, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275133) · 47 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $87,690 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 338-2686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blackfeet Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Blackfeet Care Center in the available data. The facility does carry a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score.
Blackfeet Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $87,690.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Blackfeet Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Browning, Glacier County, Montana, first approved for federal certification on July 20, 1989. The facility is licensed for 47 certified beds and reports an average of 29.4 residents, indicating it typically operates below full capacity. Ownership is classified as For Profit - Individual, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Blackfeet Care Center 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 2 out of 5, its Quality Measures rating is 4 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 1 out of 5. These four ratings are reported separately by CMS and combine to form the overall score.
CMS data does not include specific nurse staffing hours per resident per day or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current staffing figures.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $87,690.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Blackfeet Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, 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?
Specific nurse staffing hours and turnover figures are not included in the available data; the facility's CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5. Please contact the facility at 4063382686 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $87,690.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Blackfeet Care Center has 47 certified beds and an average of 29.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For Profit - Individual operation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 20, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate star ratings for Overall (1), Health Inspection (2), Quality Measures (4), and Staffing (1), each out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 4063382686 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4063382686 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275133?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.