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Continental Care and Rehabilitation

2400 CONTINENTAL DR, BUTTE, MT, 59701

(406) 723-6556

100 licensed beds

CMS rates Continental Care and Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 50 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $27,405 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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2400 Continental Dr

Butte, MT 59701

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Bed capacity

100

CMS facility ID

275103

Care type

Nursing home

County

Silver Bow

Facility name

Continental Care and Rehabilitation

Street address

2400 CONTINENTAL DR

City / state / ZIP

Butte, MT 59701

Phone

(406) 723-6556

Website

continentalcare.org

About this facility — Continental Care and Rehabilitation

Continental Care and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Butte, Montana. It is licensed for 100 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Montana (75 beds).

It is one of 14 senior care facilities in Butte and 62 skilled nursing facilities across Montana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Continental Care and Rehabilitation 50 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $27,405 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Sweetwater Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Sweetwater Care Opco Llc

Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2019

Gamett, James

Officer — since 2019

Plasschaert, Gary

Managing employee — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1984-12-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$27,405 total

Last standard inspection

2026-06-04

Nurse staffing

4.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$384 per day (≈ $11,670/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

59% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 24% private/other

Occupancy

65% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

8% above the MT median of $355/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

100

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-06-30

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-05-11

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-06-30

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-06-30

F-0690

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2026-06-30

2026-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-04-06

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)

2025-05-19Health inspection9 citations

F-0554

E · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0578

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0605

E · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0809

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-26

2024-10-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0676

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F-0725

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F-0740

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2024-11-26

F-0808

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-11-26

2024-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-09-05

2024-05-20Health inspection10 citations

F-0641

C · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0655

E · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0808

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F-0881

E · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-06-25

2024-02-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0808

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-03-27

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2024-03-27

2026-06-04Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-08-28

K-0271

E · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2026-08-28

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-08-28

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-08-28

2025-05-19Fire-safety inspection9 citations

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0771

F · No harm found

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-26

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-06-26

2024-05-20Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-06-18

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-06-18

K-0325

D · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-06-18

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-18

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-18

Federal penalties

2026-06-04Fine$27,405

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 275103.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Montana.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 63% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 41

Federal fines, 3 years

$27,405

More than 50% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $27,405

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.3

Higher than 68% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.8

Nursing staff turnover, annual

65%

Higher than 78% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 56%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Montana average on 8 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	6.3%	18.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	10.3%	6.4%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	2.0%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.6%	3.0%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	15.8%	6.3%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.6%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.2%	4.4%	3.2%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.8%	96.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	3.6%	16.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.4%	15.4%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.0%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.3%	6.2%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	23.5%	22.1%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	25.0%	20.7%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.64	1.39	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.33	2.08	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.5%	84.1%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.3%	1.2%	1.5%	Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	90.2%	76.7%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	14.8%	20.2%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	24.0%	13.1%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0808 3 inspections. Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
K-0355 2 inspections. Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K-0712 2 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0641 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

What its owners also hold

Sweetwater Care Opco Llc has an ownership stake on file at 6 nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Montana

Licensing: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Certification Bureau
File a complaint: Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-332-2272. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 844-277-9300. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

St James Hospital, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Community Hospital of Anaconda, about 24 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Ruby Valley Medical Center, about 40 miles.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Butte, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Crest Nursing Home, Butte, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Southwest Montana Veterans Home, Butte, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Community Nursing Home of Anaconda, Anaconda, about 24 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Ivy At Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, about 30 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.625 ratings on Google

★★Robert Panzer · 2026-07-18 · via Google
“This place does not have air conditioning.”

★Brenda Cortese · 2022-12-03 · via Google
“Don’t bring your loved one to this place. When I get my mom out I’ll write another review! Office staff seem so nice at first but that changes. I feel so sorry for the residents who don’t have loved ones looking out for them. It’s heartbreaking when you see your mom who is blind with dementia treated so poorly!😢 Some of the employees are nice and some don’t care at all. The experience with Cont…”

★★★cara enriquez · 2023-03-13 · via Google
“I don’t recommend entering on weekend. Lack of staff and confusion in reading and performing of doctor release not carried out. After initial three days and staff present to carry out orders the care improved greatly and PT and OT very good performing and treating my father.”

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