COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
2555 E BROADWAY, Helena, MT 59601
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION Compares
COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Helena, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Montana average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.7%) is above the Montana average of 6.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Helena, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Montana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the Montana average of 20.4% (63% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the Montana average of 4.4% (53% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.7% — worse than the Montana average of 6.3% (116% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.9% — worse than the Montana average of 19.2%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Helena.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 20.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 4.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COONEY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Helena
Helena sits in Lewis and Clark County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 12,796 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $66,062
- Median home value
- $263,900
Demographics for Lewis and Clark County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Helena.
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