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Sweet Memorial Nursing Home
125 Airport Rd, Chinook, MT 59523
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.
Sweet Memorial Nursing Home, in Chinook, Montana, is certified for 42 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 4.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 13, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 104.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 51.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Blaine Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 44 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 104.8 | 104.8 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.1% | 51.1% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,243 | $28,243 | $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: 29 Jan 2026, 5 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×19 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0726 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0838 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | 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 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 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 | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | Fine | $28,243 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.1%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 14.3% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.2% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.6% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.1% | 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.
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 Sweet Memorial Nursing Home been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Sweet Memorial Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sweet Memorial Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sweet Memorial Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
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.