SWEET MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

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How SWEET MEMORIAL NURSING HOME Compares

SWEET MEMORIAL NURSING HOME is a 42-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chinook, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Montana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.0%) is above the Montana average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 42 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Montana average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.8% — better than the Montana average of 20.0% (61% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 8.0% — worse than the Montana average of 4.3% (86% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — better than the Montana average of 6.6%.

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Chinook

Chinook sits in Blaine County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

1,041 (15.5%)

Median age

33.5 years

Median household income

$45,361

Median home value

$90,600

Demographics for Blaine County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chinook.

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