350 W Pike Ave, Columbus, MT 59019 · Stillwater County
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Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Columbus, MT and an average of about 39 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.75 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 35 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $30,572 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,510–$10,250/mo (median $9,140) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Billings prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (43 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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 facil…
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Fine | $12,968 |
| 2025-09-04 | Fine | $17,604 |
350 W Pike Ave, Columbus, MT
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Talk to an advisor about this communityBeartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Columbus, MT area typically runs $8,510–$10,250 per month (median $9,140, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 2.75 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC has 43 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC in Columbus, MT offers skilled nursing.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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