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Sweet Memorial Nursing Home is a 2-star rated nursing home in Chinook, MT with 42 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5.

The facility has 49 health violations on record. Federal fines total $136,173 across 9 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: December 6, 2023.

This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Montana public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 3 penalties totaling $5,900

$2,302

Fine

$1,973

Fine

$1,625

Fine

2021 2 penalties totaling $31,720

$30,420

Fine

$1,300

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $1,625

$975

Fine

$650

Fine

2019 1 penalties totaling $49,192

$49,192

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $47,736

$47,736

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2023 11 violations

Tag 0550 D Dec 6, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0604 E Dec 6, 2023

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Jan 5, 2024
Tag 0641 D Dec 6, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0655 E Dec 6, 2023

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0656 E Dec 6, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0657 E Dec 6, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0689 E Dec 6, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0690 D Dec 6, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0761 D Dec 6, 2023

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.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0880 F Dec 6, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Tag 0881 F Dec 6, 2023

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Dec 27, 2023

2022 11 violations

Tag 0558 D Dec 7, 2022

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0583 D Dec 7, 2022

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0600 E Dec 7, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jan 4, 2023
Tag 0610 D Dec 7, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0637 D Dec 7, 2022

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0641 D Dec 7, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Dec 28, 2022
Tag 0656 D Dec 7, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0657 D Dec 7, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0686 D Dec 7, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0689 G Dec 7, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2023
Tag 0880 E Dec 7, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 4, 2023

2021 8 violations

Tag 0578 D Sep 2, 2021

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0600 G Sep 2, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0609 D Sep 2, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0610 D Sep 2, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0658 D Sep 2, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0690 D Sep 2, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0695 D Sep 2, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021
Tag 0761 F Sep 2, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2021

2019 5 violations

Tag 0600 D Oct 31, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: May 18, 2019
Tag 0656 E Oct 31, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 19, 2019
Tag 0657 D Oct 31, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 19, 2019
Tag 0689 G Oct 31, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 20, 2019
Tag 0801 D Oct 31, 2019

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: Nov 19, 2019

2018 6 violations

Tag 0656 E Oct 4, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0657 D Oct 4, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0658 D Oct 4, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0692 G Oct 4, 2018

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0697 D Oct 4, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0744 E Oct 4, 2018

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018

2017 8 violations

Tag 0157 D Jun 8, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0244 E Jun 8, 2017

Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0258 E Jun 8, 2017

Maintain comfortable sound levels.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0271 D Jun 8, 2017

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0281 E Jun 8, 2017

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0309 G Jun 8, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0385 G Jun 8, 2017

Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident remains under the care of a doctor.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017
Tag 0431 E Jun 8, 2017

Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jul 17, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Memorial Nursing Home

What violations has Sweet Memorial Nursing Home received?
Sweet Memorial Nursing Home has 49 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Sweet Memorial Nursing Home?
Sweet Memorial Nursing Home has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Sweet Memorial Nursing Home last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Sweet Memorial Nursing Home safe?
Safety at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Sweet Memorial Nursing Home?
Phone: (406) 357-2549. Address: 125 Airport Rd, Chinook, MT. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Sweet Memorial Nursing Home offer?
Sweet Memorial Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility with 42 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Chinook, MT?
Compare Sweet Memorial Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Chinook, MT on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: December 6, 2023 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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