Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VALLE VISTA REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC
LEWISTOWN, MT · 101 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 20, 2025
CMS Certification Number 275021 · first certified October 1970
Ownership
Operated by THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed July 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from KISMET LWT, LLC
Position within MT
18 citations — more than 58% 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
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (May 2026 to June 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten MT facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. 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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2 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.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 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 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 18 |
| Median facility in MT | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | 5 |
| May 21, 2024 | 7 |
| May 20, 2025 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-05-20 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 2 | 2025-05-20 |
| 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. | 2 | 2025-05-20 |
| 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 | 2024-05-21 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2024-05-21 |
| K-0771 | Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. | 1 | 2024-05-21 |
| K-0252 | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | 1 | 2023-05-22 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2025-05-20 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 7
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 7 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 20, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (June 20, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2025) |
May 21, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (June 21, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 21, 2024) |
| 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 (June 21, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 21, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 21, 2024) |
| K-0771 | Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 21, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 21, 2024) |
May 22, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0252 | Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
| 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 (June 26, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.