Nursing homeActive
Benefis Senior Services - Grandview
3015 18th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405406771620048 certified beds · 29 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2024
Deficiencies
26
● 0● 25● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$48,323
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-08
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Montana DPHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-20 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-02 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-20 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Montana DPHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-06-08Record 275157-20260608-F686
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-24Record 275157-20260608-F552
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-24Record 275157-20260608-F609
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-24Record 275157-20260608-F655
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-24Record 275157-20260608-F880
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-21Record 275157-20250812-F880
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F582
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F605
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F628
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 275157-20250520-F812
F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 275157-20241002-F624
F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 275157-20241002-F675
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F554
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F655
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F759
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-03Record 275157-20240620-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Civil money penalty | $48,323 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.79
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 0.98 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.30
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 4.05 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.22
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 3.59 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Montana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 16.0% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.4% | 4.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.3% | 20.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 7.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 48.1% | 18.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 3.7% | 15.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Health System, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Jeffrey Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Borland, Judy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ehlinger, Forrest Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ehlinger, Forrest Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ferrin, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goodnow, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goodnow, John Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Patricia Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hill, Kathy Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Houlihan, Bruce Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Houlihan, Bruce Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jones, Llewelyn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lacey, Tammy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loucks, Brian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Margaris, Melchisedek Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richards, Phillip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rose, Marilyn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tierney, Gregory Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tierney, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Montana.
No county cost figures on file for Cascade.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Senior Services - Eastview Great Falls | 0.3 mi | 2025-12-16 | 0221 |
| Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation Great Falls | 0.5 mi | 2026-04-09 | 2295 |
| Benefis Senior Services - Westview Great Falls | 1.9 mi | 2026-06-18 | 0192 |
| Logan Health - Conrad Conrad | 57.6 mi | 2026-05-07 | 2311 |
| Cooney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Helena | 71.1 mi | 2025-12-31 | 0478 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |