Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center
Sheridan, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275147) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,205 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 842-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 7.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 72.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,205.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Sheridan, Madison County, Montana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 14, 1996. The facility is certified for 39 beds, with an average of 14.9 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 1, and staffing rating of 4. The overall rating falls below the state average.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 7.05 per resident per day, including 1.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $22,205.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated incident affecting its rating; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed in this data.
There is no chain affiliation noted in this data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Montana state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 7.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a 72.7% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,205.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation appears in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 39 beds with an average of 14.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the county government, and this data shows no chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 14, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; here they are 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4068425600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4068425600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275147?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.