Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary kitchen environment and failed to remove expired food in the dry storage area and walk-in fridge. The deficient practices increased the risk of food contamination and foodborne illnesses for residents who dine on facility-prepared meals. Findings include:During the initial kitchen tour on 8/24/26 at 3:33 p.m., the following was observed:The vent on the ceiling of the main kitchen area above the microwave and near the kitchen office was covered in black dirt and dust debris.Two containers of Butter Cream Frosting in the dry storage had a use-by date of 15 July 2026.A reusable container with powdered sugar in the dry storage was dated 2025.There was an uncleanable surface (cardboard and duct… …
F812 citations in Montana
Food safety and sanitation · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Montana cites F812 less often than its own record predicts
0.67 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Montana in 2025, this is the portion that was F812.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Montana surveyors wrote
F812 findings written in Montana, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure safe food labeling and storage in accordance with professional standards of practice. These deficient practices affected all residents receiving food services from the facility, placing all residents at risk for a foodborne illness or negative outcomes. Findings include:During an interview on 6/15/26 at 12:53 p.m., staff member N stated the nursing department was responsible for ordering, labeling, dating, and disposing of any expired food and or drinks in the dining room kitchen.During an interview on 6/17/26 at 9:30 a.m., staff member H stated the CNAs were responsible for preparing and distributing resident snacks. Staff member H stated the nursing department re-ordered the supplies for the dining room kitchen. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Montana citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.98% | 0.39× |
| 2024 | 4.20% | 0.93× |
| 2025 | 2.97% | 0.67× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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