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Blackfeet Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

728 S Government Sq, Browning, MT 5941747 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Above average in MT · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $28,915 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Blackfeet Care Center is frequently described as a clean and welcoming environment with attentive staff, making it a positive setting for social interaction with elders. Because most reviews are brief, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe the daily care routines and ask specific questions about medical staffing ratios to ensure they meet your loved one's needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews on Google
Blackfeet Care Center receives consistent praise for its clean environment and the warmth of its staff, with visitors frequently noting the facility's role as a supportive home for the elderly. While the majority of reviews are positive, the lack of detailed feedback in many entries makes it difficult to assess specific operational standards like medical care or food quality.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and loving caretakers
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors and elders

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 26 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With 47 residents in the facility, how do you ensure that each person receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed the staffing rating is a 3/5; what steps is the leadership team taking to ensure that staff-to-resident ratios remain stable and supportive?
  • 3Given that there were six state violations over the past year, could you walk me through the corrective actions you've implemented to address those specific concerns?
  • 4I’ve read such wonderful things about the warm, loving atmosphere here; how do you foster that sense of community during daily activities and social gatherings?
  • 5Since maintaining a clean and well-kept environment is a clear strength of yours, what is your process for ensuring that high standard of cleanliness remains consistent for residents?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care with local hospitals and keeping family members informed in real-time?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

It is very clean, and most of the people are friendly. I really enjoyed my time there.

Visitor · 2022★★★★★

Very nice facility. Staff seemed nice and attentive.

Visitor · 2019★★★★★

Love to visit our elders!!! brings me happiness, and comfort knowing I can bring them my company n just to lend an ear cuz that's all they want, is to visit

Family member · 2018★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.86hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.10hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Better than Avg
Here
10.3%
US
15.5%
MT
20.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
12.1%
MT
5.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
15.3%
MT
19.1%
🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
1.6%
MT
2.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.5%
Better than Avg
Here
12.5%
US
19.5%
MT
16.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.7%
Better than Avg
Here
13.7%
US
14.4%
MT
19.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility71.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
71.4%
US
81.8%
MT
79.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (11.3)
11 complaint-triggered
$28,915 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering deficiencies at Blackfeet Care Center, with recurring issues in abuse prevention and reporting, safety hazard management, and infection control appearing across recent surveys from 2024-2025. The facility has corrected all identified deficiencies, but the pattern of complaint-driven investigations and repeated safety concerns in similar areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.

Mar 26, 2026Routine
19
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0563Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0841Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Mar 26, 2026Complaint
2
0757Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jun 18, 2025Complaint
3
0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Jan 30, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
7
0916Potential for harm · Widespread

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0691Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Jan 4, 2024Complaint
4
0943Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0600Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 26, 2026

$58,775

Fine

Jan 30, 2025

$28,915

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Blackfeet Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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