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Big Sky Care Center is a reliable senior living community, based in Helena, MT, offering an array of skilled nursing services designed to help senior residents enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle. Residents here are provided with comfortable accommodation, surrounded by comprehensive services and thoughtful amenities designed to make their lives comfortable and easier. A dedicated team is available 24 hours a day to offer support, complemented with emergency pendant systems for immediate assistance during emergencies.
An array of life enrichment activities are also offered to provide residents with opportunities to connect, stay active, and engage for a fulfilling living experience. Various conveniences, such as housekeeping and laundry services are also available to free residents from the hassle of doing common chores. With more free time on their hands, residents can focus more on their enjoyment and do the things they love.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 37m per day | ▼ 34% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 43m per day | ▲ 43% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 0m per day | ▼ 21% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 55m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 75% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 21m per day | ▼ 49% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Building Type: Two-story
| Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Clancy | 70 | 91.4% | +48% | 3.01 | -45% | -33% | 0 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 65 | - | 0 | Dodge, Jenifer | $8.3M | $2.6M | 31% | 275056 | ||||
| Big Sky Healthcare Community | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Big Sky (Town Center Avenue) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | 39 | - | - | - | - | - |
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.34
6% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 1.27
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.02
7% better than Montana averageMontana average: 2.17
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.1%
9% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 19.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.6%
11% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 15.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Montana averageMontana average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.8%
8% better than Montana averageMontana average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.6%
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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