The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
BENEFIS SENIOR SERVICES - WESTVIEW
GREAT FALLS, MT · Medicare-certified · 34 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
BENEFIS SENIOR SERVICES - WESTVIEW has a 2 out of 5 overall rating. Its staffing and quality measures are both 1 star, reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.24 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it has had $13,865 in fines plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2435 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,865recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2435.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 3.23
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—18.2%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.3%19%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
14.8%8.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%9.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
48.1%38.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—35.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%13.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%9.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—25.1%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.8%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%93.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,865 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,865 in total fines.
- $13,865
Federal fine
May 20, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 31.7 residents on an average day (93% of 34 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 2 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.