SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
440 W LAUREL AVE, Plentywood, MT 59254
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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How SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME Compares
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Plentywood, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Montana average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the Montana average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 45 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Montana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Montana average of 20.4% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Montana average of 4.4% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Montana average of 6.3%.
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 SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Plentywood.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 20.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 4.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 45 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Plentywood
Plentywood sits in Sheridan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 763 (22.5%)
- Median age
- 43.7 years
- Median household income
- $54,135
- Median home value
- $114,800
Demographics for Sheridan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Plentywood.
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