AWE KUALAWAACHE CARE CENTER
10131 S HERITAGE RD, CROW AGENCY, MT 59022 · CCN 275153
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg residents/day
- 23.2
- Phone
- 4066389111
Inspection history vs Montana & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Montana avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-08 | 2 | 11.5 | 9.5 | -9.5 better |
| 2 | 2024-04-25 | 11 | 10.0 | 9.8 | +1.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-04-27 | 6 | 9.2 | 9.3 | -3.2 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.95 | 73.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.20 | 72.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.31 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (19)
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-08 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0838Conduct 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.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-05-16
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROW TRIBE OF INDIANS | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1998-04-01 |
| HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2010-03-10 |
| LITTLE LIGHT, PAUL | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2015-05-15 |
Other facilities in CROW AGENCY
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.