Map showing the location of BENEFIS SENIOR SERVICES - EASTVIEW in GREAT FALLS, Montana
2621 15TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MontanaAbove only 21% of peers59 rated homes · average 2.9★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs MT avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.5 vs MT avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★±0.0 vs MT avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersMT avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above only 45% of peersMT avg3.5★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 47% of peersMT avg3.0★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.62hrsAbove 51% of peersMT avg3.97Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.90hrsAbove 65% of peersMT avg0.94Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better63%Above only 29% of peersMT avg56%RN turnover61%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$81,927Above only 18% of peersMT avg$55,122Fines · denials2 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
40citations
7inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 16, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2023 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 16, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2025
Oct 23, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2025
  3. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2025
  4. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2025
Jun 19, 202512 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  3. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  4. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  5. F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  6. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  7. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  8. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  9. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  10. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  11. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 4, 2025
  12. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jul 4, 2025
Dec 31, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesF · widespreadCorrected Jan 21, 2025
  2. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 21, 2025
Oct 9, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 30, 2024
  2. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2024
Jan 29, 20241 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 21, 2024
May 23, 202317 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$19,175
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  3. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  4. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  5. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  6. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  7. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  8. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  9. F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  10. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  11. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  12. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  13. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  14. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  15. F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  16. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  17. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.62hrsAbove 51% of peers−0.35 vs MT avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.90hrsAbove 65% of peers−0.04 vs MT avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.62hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.10hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.22hrs
  • Montana average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better63%Above only 29% of peersMT avg 56%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only61%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy64 certified beds · ~63 residents a day99%Top 1%MT avg 67%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $81,927In fines
  • 2Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $55,122MT avg in fines
Above only 18% of peersFewer fines than 18% of rated homes in Montana

Actions on record

  1. Jul 29, 2024Civil money penalty$62,752
  2. Jul 29, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Aug 27, 2024
  3. May 23, 2023Civil money penalty$19,175

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Benefis Health System, INC.
Operational or managerial control
  • Benefis Health System, INC.
  • Thomas Addison
  • Shelia Brady
  • Rayn Ginnaty
  • Bruce Houlihan
  • David Krebs
  • Amy Linder
  • Mackenzie Sly
Corporate directors
  • Debra Ammondson
  • Jeffrey Baker
  • Judy Borland
  • William Ferrin
  • Rayn Ginnaty
  • Heather Hoyer
  • Llewelyn Jones
  • Brian Loucks
  • +4 more
Corporate officers
  • William Ferrin
  • Rayn Ginnaty
  • Bruce Houlihan
  • Brian Loucks

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 275012 · 2621 15TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59405.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Montana and Cascade County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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