Sidney Health Center Extended Care
Sidney, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275121) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $60,401 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 488-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sidney Health Center Extended Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Sidney Health Center Extended Care reports total nurse staffing of 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%.
CMS records show Sidney Health Center Extended Care has 1 federal fine totaling $60,401.00 and 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sidney Health Center Extended Care is a non-profit nursing home in Sidney, Richland County, Montana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1988. The facility is licensed for 93 beds but currently serves an average of 41.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sidney Health Center Extended Care has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5. Staffing, however, is rated 4 out of 5. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 4.26, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 1.00. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with facility staff.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $60,401.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There is no chain affiliation listed in the available data, and CMS data does not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a loved one should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sidney Health Center Extended Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Montana's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5, though nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $60,401.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 93 beds and has an average of 41.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 1, 1, 4, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4064882300 and verify 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 4064882300 to arrange a visit and review its record at the Care Compare link.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275121?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.