Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
1050 Grand Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 · Flathead County · (406) 420-2201
Beds not reported · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2026
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
Not rated
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
Health inspections
Not rated
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
Staffing
Not rated
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
Quality measures
Not rated
CMS note: Newly certified nursing home with less than 12-15 months of data available or the nursing opened less than 6 months ago, and there were no data to submit or claims for this measure.
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 275160 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Montana average is 11.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since December 2025 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
CMS links it to The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers, an affiliated group of 20 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
1012/25
305/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 13 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
0E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 7, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on the interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent verbal abuse by a staff member who was fairly new to the facility position, and who had already received further education due to communication concerns while working with residents, but the staff member then verbally abused 1 (#3) resident of 5 sampled residents. This reflected the facility's abuse prevention program was not effective to prevent abuse for this resident.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to document the required information for a resident discharge from the facility for 1 (#2) of 5 sampled residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide regular bathing to 1 (#2) of 5 sampled residents.
December 4, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- F Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow a planned and approved menu to ensure residents received the expected meals and nutrition. This deficient practice effected residents who ate meals prepared by the facility.
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served with an appetizing appearance and a palatable taste for 3 (#s 16, 18, and 19); and failed to serve altered food diets in an appealing manner for 1 (#28) of 14 sampled residents. This failure affected the residents' satisfaction and enjoyment of their food.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored and distributed to residents in their rooms in a sanitary manner to protect food from cross contamination, food borne illnesses, and improper infection control practices. This practice had the potential to affect all residents receiving food delivered to their room. The facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food under sanitary conditions. This practice effected all resident who ate food prepared by the facility kitchen.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's wheelchair was clean and well-maintained, and the soiled wheelchair bothered the resident, for 1 (#22) of 14 sampled residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care plans were developed and implemented for a resident with a left hand contracture and who had a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for 1 (#25), and a resident who required physical therapy for 1 (#31), and the facility failed to care plan the risks and interventions for a resident's weight loss and swallowing risks for 1 (#28) of 14 sampled residents. The deficient practice increased the risk of decline in range of motion, re-traumatization, physical function and weight loss.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide regular showers for 2 (#s 21 and 31) of 14 sampled residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify a resident's contracture, risk factors of the contracture, and failed to assess and implement preventative measures to prevent further decline in the contracture, for 1 (#25) of 14 sampled residents. This deficient practice increased the risk of the resident's contracture worsening.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify the risks and put interventions in place to prevent a significant weight loss of 12 percent over 41 days, for 1 (#28) of 14 sampled residents.
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to identify a resident's past history of trauma and identify triggers that may cause re-traumatization for 1 (#25) of 14 sampled residents. This deficient practice increased the risk for the resident to experience trauma that could have been prevented.
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure specialized rehabilitation services were delivered as ordered by the physician and failed to further assess and monitor for the need for continued specialized therapy services for 1 (#31) of 14 sampled residents. This deficient practice limited the opportunity for the resident to achieve her highest level of physical function.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 14 on December 4, 2025.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D 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.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | not reported | 4.05 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.59 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 54.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: This facility submitted data that did not meet the criteria required to calculate a staffing measure.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LAKEVIEW REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC. CMS links this home to The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers, a group of 20 nursing homes averaging 1.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Ash LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 04/01/2024 |
| Myers, Katie | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Myers, Walter | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Swain, Holly | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Swain, Jared | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Cottonwood Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Lakeview Health Holdings LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Professional Business Advisors LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Slattery & Holman P.C. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Gedlaman, Derek | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/29/2024 | |
| Gray, Amber | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/29/2024 | |
| Myers, Walter | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/29/2024 | |
| Cottonwood Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/27/2025 | |
| Lakeview Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2024 | |
| Professional Business Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/27/2025 | |
| Slattery & Holman P.C. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/27/2025 | |
| Gedlaman, Derek | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/08/2025 | |
| Gray, Amber | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/08/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 7, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
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Montana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Montana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Montana DPHHS, Office of Inspector General, Certification Bureau, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Montana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Senior and Long Term Care Division, (800) 332-2272. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Certification Bureau Survey Results and Plans of Correction, where Montana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS does not give Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC an overall star rating in the data as of September 1, 2026.
- How many deficiencies did Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 4, 2025. The Montana average is 11.2.
- Has Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers. Legal business name: LAKEVIEW REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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