POWDER RIVER MANOR (Broadus, MT) has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for staffing and quality measures and 3 stars for health inspections. Reported nurse staffing is 4.55 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has $12,438 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: September 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $12,438recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5536.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.37
Nurse aides
3.07
Weekend nursing
3.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%6.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%30%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.5%35.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—85.7%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited March 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: H
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
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 March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,438 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $52,551 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2025
$12,438
Federal fine
Mar 14, 2024
$35,880
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2023
$4,233
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
25.6 residents on an average day (62% of 41 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 48 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.