Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation
Dillon, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275124) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 6 totaling $138,054
Phone: (406) 683-5105 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation in Dillon, Montana has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 85.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation has 6 federal fines totaling $138,054.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana, operating with 87 certified beds and an average of 71.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since August 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.69 per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 85.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 6 federal fines totaling $138,054.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation is part of the Sweetwater Care chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 85.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 6 fines totaling $138,054.00, with no payment denials recorded.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pioneer Care And Rehabilitation has 87 certified beds with an average of 71.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sweetwater Care chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for federal certification on August 25, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4066835105 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4066835105 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275124?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.