Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home
440 W Laurel Ave · Plentywood, MT · 59254 · 4067653700
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,935 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
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 August 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 7, 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 July 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275070 · certified since August 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.