Sidney Health Center Extended Care has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 18/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Montana. Families considering this Sidney facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Sidney Health Center Extended Care provides above-average staffing with 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Sidney Health Center Extended Care, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.24 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.83 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.87 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.51 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity KEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0868 Severity FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDec 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
- Tag 0880 Severity FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0609 Severity ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Dec 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 9.7% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 19.7% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 5.1% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 26.7% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 5.2% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 33.5% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $92,925
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -9 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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