Sweet Memorial Nursing Home
125 Airport Rd · Chinook, MT · 59523 · 4063572549
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $43,450 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
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.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 5, 2026 | Fine | $43,450 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275127 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.