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Nursing Home in Montana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in Montana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation

Overview of Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation
Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Dillon, MT. It offers skilled nursing services, resident-centered activities, and social services to support residents during their stay. The facility is staffed around the clock to provide comfort and specialized care.
(406) 683-5105

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Montana average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Montana average: 2.6/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
Montana average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Montana average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 15m per day

This home provides 17% less nursing time per resident than the Montana average.

Montana average: 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 87

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Montana average
Occupancy rate 62.3%
Residents per day (avg) 56
Occupancy rate
62.3%
Residents per day (avg)
56

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

19% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6.9M
Profit
$2.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6.9M
Profit
$2.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
54.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$549.4K
Total costs $4.3M
Bed community size
87-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
62%
In line with Montana average
Occupied beds
54 / 87
Average residents 55 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care
StatusCurrent
IssuanceDecember 2, 2023

Additional Licensing Details

License Number13567
CMS Certification Number275124

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation is administrated by Degn, Zachary.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

4 amenities
Skilled Nursing
Resident-Centered Activities
Social Services
Rehabilitation Services
Specific ProgramsNursing Services, Activities, Social Services, Rehabilitation

Contact Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 10

Montana average 5.1


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 58

Montana average 29.7

Citations per inspection
5.8

Montana average 5.72


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

36 of 58 citations resulted from standard inspections; 18 of 58 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 58 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
233% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 8
264% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

1 critical citation More info Montana average: 0.3

8 serious citations More info Montana average: 2.2

48 moderate citations More info Montana average: 26.5

1 minor citation More info Montana average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 08, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 08, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. May 08, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. May 08, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Montana The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.

5 facilities compared · CMS & MT Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Eureka of Cascadia, LLC dba Mountain View of Cascadia
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Eureka
49
69.3%
+12%
3.56
+30%
-21%
0
13
4.3
0
47
-
-
Carvey, Dianna
$3.7M
$1.5M
40.8%
275084
Avantara Billings
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Billings
160
65.6%
+6%
3.57
+23%
-21%
3
49
6.1
5
105
A+
72
Caldwell, Sarah
$7.6M
$3.5M
46.8%
275029
Pioneer Care 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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Dillon
87
62.3%
+1%
3.25
-29%
-28%
7
58
5.8
9
56
-
-
Boesch, Madison
$6.9M
$3.8M
54.4%
275124
Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Lewistown
62
35.5%
-42%
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
39
Central Montana Snf Operations Holdings Llc
$1.0M
$0.3M
28.2%
275064
Libby of Cascadia, LLC dba Libby Care Center
-
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Libby
101
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 91
Employees 41
Contractors 50
Staff to resident ratio 1.69:1
5% worse than Montana average

Montana average ratio: 1.77:1

Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 7.9 hours
8% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 8.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 19,408
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

42.4%

8,238 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 28 Licensed Practical Nurse: 13 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant1128398,06991100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse413173,14291100%9.7
Registered Nurse100102,28691100%8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician1341,1707077%7.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1015067077%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1014856875%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant2024556066%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician1014294954%8.8
Dental Services Staff2024155257%8
Qualified Activities Professional2133904549%8.1
RN Director of Nursing1013834954%7.8
Nurse Aide in Training2023513437%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff2023005055%5.7
Speech Language Pathologist0111752224%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0111652123%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide011741314%5.7
Medical Director011504954%1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011431618%2.7
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 77%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 77%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 75%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 66%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 54%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 57%
3 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 49%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 54%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 37%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 55%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 24%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 23%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 54%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 18%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
54 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (14.8%)
Medicaid
44 residents (81.5%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (3.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.6
59% better than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.5
56% better than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.9%
69% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.2%
75% better than Montana average

Montana average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.4%
31% better than Montana average

Montana average: 25.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 4.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
72% better than Montana average

Montana average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
80% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.9%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.1%
156% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 4.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
15% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.2%
11% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 93.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 93.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 41.6%
46% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 76.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.5%
98% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 41.2%
44% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 73.8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $201K
131% higher than Montana average

Montana average: $87K

Number of fines 6
158% more fines than Montana average

Montana average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Montana average

Montana average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $201K
Montana average $87K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 8, 2025
$75K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 5, 2024
$19K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 27, 2024
$29K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 21, 2024
$41K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Not assessed.

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Montana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.