Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

BEARTOOTH REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC

COLUMBUS, MT · Last Life Safety survey February 10, 2026

CMS Certification Number 275159 · first certified December 2024

Ownership

Operated by THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · For profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within MT

36 citations — more than 97% of the 61 certified nursing homes in MT. Compared within MT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 16 citations; the earlier survey in the window averaged 20. With 2 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Facilities in MT are typically surveyed 12–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 104 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

16 of the 36 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 36 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MT figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	36
Median facility in MT	15
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
December 5, 2024	20
February 10, 2026	16

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	2	2026-02-10
E-0004	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).	2	2026-02-10
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	2	2026-02-10
E-0036	Establish emergency prep training and testing.	2	2026-02-10
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	2	2026-02-10
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	2	2026-02-10
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	2	2026-02-10
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	2	2026-02-10

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 16
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
Egress Deficiencies 6
Smoke Deficiencies 5
Other 3

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	16
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	6
Egress Deficiencies	6
Smoke Deficiencies	5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	3

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

February 10, 2026 — 16 citations

Citations issued on February 10, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0004	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0013	Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0029	Develop a communication plan.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0036	Establish emergency prep training and testing.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0300	Meet other general requirements that are deficient.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 2, 2026)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)

December 5, 2024 — 20 citations

Citations issued on December 5, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0004	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0026	Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0031	Provide emergency officials' contact information.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0035	Provide family notifications of emergency plan.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0036	Establish emergency prep training and testing.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0912	Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0916	Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)
K-0921	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2025)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.