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Sweet Memorial Nursing Home

125 AIRPORT RD, CHINOOK, MT, 59523

(406) 357-2549

42 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

125 Airport Rd

Chinook, MT 59523

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

275127

Care type

Nursing home

County

Blaine

Facility name

Sweet Memorial Nursing Home

Street address

125 AIRPORT RD

City / state / ZIP

Chinook, MT 59523

Phone

(406) 357-2549

About this facility — Sweet Memorial Nursing Home

Sweet Memorial Nursing Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chinook, Montana. It is licensed for 42 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Montana (75 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Chinook 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 Sweet Memorial Nursing Home 60 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $28,243 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 August 31, 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

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Friede, Danny

Director — since 2008

Kleinjan, Arthur

Governing body · Officer — since 1984

Nesslar, Heather

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Overcast, Denny

Director — since 2009

Robertson, Carley

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Shackelford, Rebecca

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1989-09-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

19 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$28,243 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-29

Nurse staffing

3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$273 per day (≈ $8,300/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

53% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 46% private/other

Occupancy

89% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

23% below the MT median of $355/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. 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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-01-29Health inspection13 citations

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0605

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-15

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 2026-03-15

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 2026-03-15

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0692

G · Actual harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0726

E · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0744

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0790

D · No harm found

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0825

D · No harm found

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2026-03-15

F-0838

D · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2026-02-20

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-15

2025-08-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0600

E · 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 2025-09-05

F-0609

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F-0610

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F-0657

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-09-11

F-0745

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-08-28

F-0755

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-09-04

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (41 citations)

2024-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations

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 2024-12-31

F-0610

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-24

F-0655

D · 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 2024-12-30

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 2025-01-10

F-0657

E · 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 2025-01-10

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0687

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2025-01-10

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-12-24

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F-0812

D · 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 2024-12-24

F-0835

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-12-24

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-24

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-12-24

2023-12-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0604

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-01-05

F-0610

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-01-05

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0655

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0656

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0657

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0689

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0690

D · No harm found

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 2023-12-27

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F-0881

F · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2023-12-27

2026-01-29Fire-safety inspection4 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 2026-02-19

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-02-19

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-02-19

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-22

2024-12-05Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0222

E · 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 2024-12-24

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-12-24

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-24

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-24

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0912

F · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-12-30

2023-12-06Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-01-26

Federal penalties

2026-02-05Fine$28,243

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 275127.

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Source

CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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