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Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center

600 1st Ave N, Hot Springs, MT 59845

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Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Hot Springs, 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.

At a glance

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.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  5. Health inspection on February 10, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 February 13, 2026.

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

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on February 10, 2026

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0355 3 times since 2023.

    • 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 February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.

    • 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 February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0921 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.

  11. Health inspection on December 19, 2024

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0657. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than 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 January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0837. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • 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 January 31, 2025.

    • 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 January 31, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 January 31, 2025.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on December 19, 2024

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 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 January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  14. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  15. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 7, 2023 from $34,790 to $22,614.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  17. Health inspection on March 26, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 April 26, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  20. Health inspection on December 7, 2023

    8 citations

    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.

    10 of 61 Montana homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    CMS fine of $22,614 on December 7, 2023.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 21, 2024.

    • 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 January 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2024.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on December 7, 2023

    14 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • 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 January 22, 2024.

    • 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 January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • 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 January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

    • 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 January 22, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(406) 741-2992
Last standard health inspection
February 10, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
40
Residents per day, on average
30.4
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Hot Springs SNF Operations LLC
Chain
Evergreen Healthcare Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Montana average (23 vs 31).

Owners and managers

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

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  • COUVE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • PNW 12 OPCO MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • PNW 12 SNF CONSULTING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • CHEEKS, DONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • HARLOW, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • HOVET, HETHAROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • SPIELMAN, SHIMONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • YENOWITZ, YITZCHOKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023

Questions

When was Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists February 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 23 health citations since December 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $22,614 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

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