The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
BLACKFEET CARE CENTER
BROWNING, MT · Medicare-certified · 47 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
BLACKFEET CARE CENTER in Browning, MT has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The facility has a 1-star staffing rating, 2-star health inspection rating, and 4-star quality measures rating, with $87,690 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $87,690recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
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
7.7%12%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.7%22.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%3.6%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—28.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.2%14.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.9%3.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29%4.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.2%8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—75%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly train staff about dementia care and how to recognize and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 943 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $58,775 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $28,915 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $87,690 in total fines.
- $58,775
Federal fine
Mar 26, 2026
- $28,915
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Occupancy
- 29.4 residents on an average day (63% of 47 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.