Inspection Reports for
Meadowlark Assisted Living
1009 3rd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401, United States, MT, 59401
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Inspection Report — Jan 27, 2026
Renewal
Date: Jan 27, 2026
Visit Reason
Routine renewal inspection of Meadowlark Assisted Living facility.
Findings
Three deficiencies were identified related to resident bathroom emergency call systems, medication records, and physical plant cleanliness.
Deficiencies (3)
37.106.2838-7 Resident toilets and bathing: the fixed emergency call systems in resident bathrooms #7 and #11 were missing pullcords, making them inaccessible to individuals collapsed on the floor.
37.106.2849-2 Medications, records and documentation: medication administration records for several residents did not include the reason for use on most medications.
37.106.2865-6 Physical plant: the refrigerator and freezer located upstairs were in need of cleaning.
Inspection Report — Oct 24, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 24, 2025
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted following a complaint inspection to investigate reported issues at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint inspection cited deficiencies related to unsafe and unsanitary conditions in a resident's bedroom, specifically a missing heating vent and improper electrical equipment placement.
Findings
The facility was found to have a missing heating vent in a resident's bedroom, with a surge protector improperly placed in the vent hole and wet conditions nearby. Staff confirmed the resident had pulled out the vent and frequently urinates in that area.
Deficiencies (1)
37.106.320-3 Minimum standards for all health care facilities: a resident's bedroom heating vent was missing, with a surge protector plugged into the vent hole and wet conditions present, posing safety and sanitation concerns.
Inspection Report — Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 17, 2025
Visit Reason
Complaint inspection conducted to investigate medication administration and facility safety concerns.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved medication administration discrepancies and unsafe water temperatures in the facility.
Findings
Two deficiencies were found: medication records showed multiple conflicting orders for Gabapentin leading to inaccurate documentation, and the facility failed to maintain logs of water temperature despite unsafe shower water temperature readings.
Deficiencies (2)
37.106.2849-1 Medications: records and documentation: multiple conflicting orders for Gabapentin were documented simultaneously, causing inaccurate medication administration records.
37.106.2865-12 Physical plant: the shower water temperature was 142 degrees and the facility did not maintain logs of water temperature checks.
Report Facts
temperature: 142
Inspection Report — Jan 9, 2024
Renewal
Date: Jan 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The facility underwent a renewal inspection as part of its licensing requirements.
Findings
One deficiency was found regarding building safety: the upstairs bedrooms lacked smoke detectors.
Deficiencies (1)
37.106.2866-12 Construction, building and fire codes: all three upstairs bedrooms are without smoke detectors.
Inspection Report — Jan 12, 2023
Original Licensing
Date: Jan 12, 2023
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted as a provisional status inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing standards.
Findings
Three deficiencies were identified related to facility agreements and resident room features. The facility lacked a written agreement for an off-site evacuation point, and resident rooms were not equipped with single motion doorknobs as required.
Deficiencies (3)
37.106.322-3 Minimum standards for all health care facilities: the facility does not have a written agreement for an off-site evacuation point.
37.106.2835-2 Resident units: the door to a resident room is not equipped with a single motion doorknob.
37.106.2838-4 Resident toilets and bathing: the bathroom in a resident room is not equipped with a single motion doorknob.
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