The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SHERIDAN MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
PLENTYWOOD, MT · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in Plentywood, MT has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and quality measures but 4 stars for staffing; reported nurse staffing is 6.10 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has $24,738 in fines over the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation, with recent inspection concerns involving abuse/neglect prevention, accident hazards, and grievance handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.0984 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $24,738recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0984.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.28
- Nurse aides
- 4.45
- Weekend nursing
- 5.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—14.3%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%4.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%10.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
16%4.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
16.7%13.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19%15%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.2%31.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
7.5%6.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
41.4%36%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%8.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—75%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,380 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,358 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,935 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $24,738 in total fines.
- $14,380
Federal fine
Apr 9, 2026
- $10,358
Federal fine
Jul 30, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 24.1 residents on an average day (54% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.