Continental Care and Rehabilitation

2400 Continental Dr · Butte, MT · 59701 · 4067236556

100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sweetwater Care

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 43
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 64
Trend 10% 74
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.803.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.780.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.91≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year58%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $59,589

Inspection citations (50 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 19, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F May 19, 2025

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected June 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected November 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected November 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected September 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 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 June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 20, 2024

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F May 20, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C May 20, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 20, 2023Fine$59,589

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275103 · certified since December 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.