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Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home
440 W Laurel Ave, Plentywood, MT 59254
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home, in Plentywood, Montana, is certified for 45 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Montana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 48.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), above the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sheridan Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.9 | 48.9 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.1 | 6.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 60.0% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,358 | $10,358 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 61 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Montana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Jul 2025, 3 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×12 E ×5 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 55.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.7% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 7.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.6% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sheridan Memorial Hospital Association.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.