Total health inspections
4
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Plentywood, MT
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Plentywood, MT
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Overview of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home is a 35-bed long-term care facility at 440 W Laurel Ave, Plentywood, Sheridan County, Montana. Operated by a subsidized facility district. The facility offers memory care and respite care; it does not accept Medicaid or Medicare and does not offer 24-hour staffing or rehabilitation services.
Nursing care averages 7 hours 32 minutes per resident per day, highest ranked among Montana facilities. Staffing shows RN hours at 1 hour 34 minutes per day (68 percent above state average), nurse aide hours at 4 hours 26 minutes per day (75 percent above state average), and LPN hours at 10 minutes per day (67 percent below state average). Weekend staffing totals 4 hours 59 minutes per day, 43 percent above state average. Walk score is 60.
Plentywood is located in Sheridan County in northeastern Montana near the North Dakota and Canadian borders. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is the primary nearby acute-care resource.
Four health inspections through July 2025 yielded 21 total citations, ranked 9th of 26 Montana nursing facilities. Citations per inspection average 5.25 versus state average of 5.72. No critical citations in past 3 years versus state average of 0.3; 2 serious citations versus state average of 2.2; 19 moderate citations versus state average of 26.5; 0 minor citations versus state average of 0.7. Primary deficiency categories: Quality of Life and Care (5), Abuse Neglect and Exploitation (5), Pharmacy Services (5), Resident Rights (3), Infection Control (1), Administration (1).
Most recent inspection July 30, 2025, identified 4 citations: Administration moderate (corrected), Infection Control moderate (corrected), Pharmacy moderate (corrected), Quality of Care serious (corrected).
Pharmacy and quality of care citations mean families should ask about medication management protocols, corrective actions, and resident care standards before enrollment.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
7h 32m per day
Rank #1 / 38Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 38 homes in Montana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Montana average, with a ranking across 38 Montana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg
Standout metric
Nurse Aide is +65% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 1h 9m per day | ▲ 23% 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.
| 26m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
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.
| 4h 10m per day | ▲ 65% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 4h 57m per day | ▲ 42% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 0m per day | ▼ 100% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 35m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
35-bed community Rank #78 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 106 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years in operation Rank #33 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 89 homes in Montana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #43 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 159 homes in Montana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeLong Term Care
StatusCurrent
IssuanceFebruary 29, 2024
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License Number13387
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home is administered by ,.
Inspection History
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
22 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Montana state average
Overall vs. MT average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Montana average:
• Total deficiencies (5% above)
• Deficiencies per year (4% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (5% above)
• Deficiencies per year (4% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
July 30, 2025
Routine
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 21 | This facility has 5% more total deficiencies than a typical Montana assisted living residence (22 vs. MT avg 21).↑ 5% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 7.3 | 7 | This facility has 4% more deficiencies per year than a typical Montana assisted living residence (7.3 vs. MT avg 7).↑ 4% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The July 30, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated resident #26’s rib fractures and hematoma from improper sit-to-stand lift use and medication errors with Coumadin management causing harm.
- The June 7, 2023 complaint investigation found multiple abuse-related failures including delayed reporting for 5 residents, failure to protect residents during investigations, and ongoing resident-to-resident and staff-to-resident abuse.
- The July 30, 2025 routine inspection identified five deficiencies including failure to maintain infection control during medication administration, lack of trauma-informed care, and delayed dental referrals causing weight loss.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
21
Rank #10 / 39Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 39 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Montana State average, with a ranking across all 39 MT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
State average N/A
Citations per inspection
5.25
Rank #15 / 39Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 39 homes in Montana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Montana mean across 39 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 21 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious health citations
2
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
46
Employees
29
Contractors
17
Staff to resident ratio
2.00 : 1
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
Avg staff/day
15
Average shift
9.9 hours
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
13,700
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
6 total: 4 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
6
6 total: 4 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.8 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
5 total: 3 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
5
5 total: 3 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
24 total: 12 full-time employees and 12 contractors.
24
24 total: 12 full-time employees and 12 contractors.
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
42.7%
5,848 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 12
Registered Nurse: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 12 | 12 | 24 | 8,353 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,432 | 80 | 87% | 10.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,026 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,011 | 73 | 79% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 750 | 68 | 74% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 462 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 1 | 1 | 462 | 56 | 61% | 8.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 205 | 19 | 21% | 10.8 |
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
87%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
79%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
74%
2 Administrator
% of Days
61%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
61%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
21%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.4
37% worse than State averageState average: 11.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.0
19% worse than State averageState average: 21.8
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.6%
17% worse than State averageState average: 19.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.5%
32% worse than State averageState average: 20.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.8%
11% worse than State averageState average: 25.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
11% better than State averageState average: 4.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.7%
7% worse than State averageState average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
12.6%
358% worse than State averageState average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
16.0%
161% worse than State averageState average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
31% better than State averageState average: 4.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.6%
34% better than State averageState average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than State averageState average: 93.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
In line with State averageState average: 93.7%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.58
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.58
103% worse than State averageState average: 1.27
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.46
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.46
106% worse than State averageState average: 2.17
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
78.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
78.1%
In line with State averageState average: 76.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
23
Medicaid
7
30.4% of residents
Private pay or other
16
69.6% of residents
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home
Is Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in a walkable area?
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home?
According to MT state health department records, Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home's license number is 13387.
When does Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home's license expire?
According to MT state health department records, Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home's license expires on February 28, 2027.
Does Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home is registered as a non-profit in MT.
Who is the administrator of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home?
, is the administrator of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home.
How many beds does Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home have?
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home has 35 beds.
Are there photos of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.
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