Awe Kualawaache Care Center
Nursing Home · Crow Agency, MT
CMS certification number275153
Contact & location
10131 S Heritage RDCrow Agency, MT 59022
Big Horn County
- Phone
- (406) 638-9111
- ZIP code
- 59022 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 23.7 (59% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Medicare certified since
- June 9, 1998
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.08 (state 4.05 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.41 (state 0.98 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.22 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.45 (state 2.57 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.41 (state 3.59 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.5 (state 54.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 48.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 4, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 18 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-06-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-06-04 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-06-04 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-06-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-12-04 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-12-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-12-04 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-07-30 | Conduct 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-30 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. F0949 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-30 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-30 | Implement 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-04-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-16 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-16 |
| 2024-04-25 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-16 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Tribe of Indians (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Health Management Services, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Little Light, Paul (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Awe Kualawaache Care Center?
Awe Kualawaache Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Montana.
How many beds does Awe Kualawaache Care Center have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 24 residents per day.
Has Awe Kualawaache Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Awe Kualawaache Care Center?
(406) 638-9111. The facility is located at 10131 S Heritage RD, Crow Agency, MT 59022.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.