Benefis Senior Services - Westview

500 15th Ave S · Great Falls, MT · 59405 · 4064555902

34 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 46
Serious harm & abuse 20% 58
Staffing 20% 64
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 29
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.173.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.680.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.11≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $13,865

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G May 20, 2025

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

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G May 20, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected February 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 20, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F June 20, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 20, 2025Fine$13,865

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275158 · certified since July 10, 2024. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.