All citations for Southwest Montana Veterans Home

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 19, 2025

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.