BENEFIS EXTENDED CARE CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Benefis Extended Care Center. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

BENEFIS EXTENDED CARE CENTER
2621 15TH AVE S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
(406) 455-5903

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

90%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 131
  • Certified Beds: 146

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Non Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • Located Inside of a Hospital Facility
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Benefis Extended Care Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Very High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-100.8%
Total Percent:0.8%
 

High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-163.3%
ADL Index Range: 2-100.3%
Total Percent:3.7%
 

Medium Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-160.6%
ADL Index Range: 2-101.5%
Total Percent:2.1%
 

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-161.4%
ADL Index Range: 6-100.6%
Total Percent:2.0%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1612.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-104.9%
ADL Index Range: 0-521.2%
Total Percent:38.5%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-166.6%
ADL Index Range: 6-106.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-517.3%
Total Percent:30.7%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-166.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-102.1%
ADL Index Range: 0-59.7%
Total Percent:18.1%
 

Extensive Services

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-16
- Isolation for active infectious disease
1.0%
Total Percent:1.0%
 

Special Care High

  • Comatose
  • Septicemia
  • Diabetes with daily injections and a change of order two or more days
  • Quadriplegia with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and shortness of breath when lying flat
  • Fever with pneumonia, or vomiting, or weight loss, or feeding tube
  • Parenteral/IV feedings
  • Respiratory therapy for 7 days
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- No Signs of depression
0.6%
Total Percent:0.6%
 

Clinically Complex

  • Pneumonia, hemiplegia with ADL score >=5
  • Surgical wounds or open lesions with treatment
  • Burns
  • Chemotherapy while a resident
  • Oxygen therapy while a resident
  • IV medications or transfusions while a resident
  • Extensive Services, Special Care High or Special Care Low qualifier and ADL score of 0 or 1
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
0.5%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Signs of depression
0.06%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- No Signs of depression
0.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- No Signs of depression
0.3%
Total Percent:1.2%
 

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

  • Cognitive impairment BIMS score less than or equal to 9
  • CPS great than or equal to 3
  • Hallucinations or delusions
  • Physical or verbal behavioral symptoms toward others
  • Other behavioral symptoms
  • Rejection of care or wandering
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 5 or less
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
0.5%
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- Less restorative nursing
0.6%
Total Percent:1.1%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- Less restorative nursing
0.06%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
0.1%
Total Percent:0.2%
 

Rating Details For Benefis Extended Care Center

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours54 Minutes1 Hour and 13 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 33 Minutes43 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 52 Minutes2 Hours and 31 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours2 Hours and 27 Minutes1 Hour and 56 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours5 Hours and 19 Minutes4 Hours and 27 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Montana are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityMontana Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination64%89%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season85%92%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%4%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder66%50%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious20%18%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection9%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased9%16%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain1%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder13%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight8%8%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores6%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse11%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair3%4%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination85%82%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season83%86%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain38%32%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium1%3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores12%12%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 12/22/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Keep Temperature Levels Comfortable and Safe.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/19/2011
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/19/2011

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/19/2011
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/19/2011

Quality Care

Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010

Resident Assessment

Check and Update (If Needed) Each Resident's Assessment Every 3 Months.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Make Sure That Doctors See a Resident's Plan of Care at Every Visit and Make Notes About Progress and Orders in Writing.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/19/2011

Resident Rights

Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/08/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 12/22/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/19/2011

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Benefis Extended Care Center had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 12/21/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Building Service Equipment

Properly Constructed Linen or Trash Chutes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010
Properly Constructed Linen or Trash Chutes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011

Vertical Openings

Protected Exits That Allow the Resident to Escape the Building.
  • Inspection Date: 03/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2009
Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2010
Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts.
  • Inspection Date: 12/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/16/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health and Human Services of Montana - Quality Assurance, Certification Bureau - Retrieved 2011