Community Nursing Home of Anaconda
615 Main St · Anaconda, MT · 59711 · 4065638414
62 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
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 January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 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 October 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275065 · certified since June 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.