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Benefis Senior Services - Westview

500 15th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405

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Benefis Senior Services - Westview is a nursing home in Great Falls, Montana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(406) 455-5902
Last standard health inspection
June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds
34
Residents per day, on average
31.2
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Benefis Hospitals INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Montana average (24 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  4. 6 citations

    Health inspection on June 18, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2026.

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  5. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0909. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2024.

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  6. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 20, 2025 from $21,330 to $13,865.

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  10. 13 citations

    Health inspection on May 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    24 of 61 Montana homes (39%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0564. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2025.

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  11. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 13, 2025.

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  12. Fine

    May 20, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $13,865 on May 20, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Listing

      This home now appears in CMS data.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 10, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.

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  15. 4 citations

    Health inspection on June 20, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.

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  16. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 20, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Benefis Senior Services - Westview last inspected?

CMS lists June 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Benefis Senior Services - Westview have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since June 20, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Benefis Senior Services - Westview been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $13,865 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Benefis Senior Services - Westview?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Benefis Senior Services - Westview a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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