PIONEER MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Pioneer Medical Center Long Term Care. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

PIONEER MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE
301 W 7TH AVE
BIG TIMBER, MT 59011
(406) 932-4603

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

91%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 32
  • Certified Beds: 35

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - County
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • Located Inside of a Hospital Facility
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Pioneer Medical Center Long Term Care

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 Hour and 52 Minutes45 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours34 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 47 Minutes2 Hours and 17 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 52 Minutes1 Hour and 19 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours5 Hours and 39 Minutes3 Hours and 36 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Montana are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityMontana Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%92%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse14%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight13%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious28%18%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder5%7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder52%50%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%3%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores14%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased23%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-4%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 03/17/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009

Environmental

Get Rid of Garbage Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/14/2010

Resident Assessment

Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 04/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/04/2009
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011
Provide Proof That All Residents' Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home, is Secure.
  • Inspection Date: 03/17/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/18/2011

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Pioneer Medical Center Long Term Care had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 03/29/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
A Two-Hour-Resistant Firewall in Common Walls.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011
Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/02/2011
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Properly Installed Hallway Dispensers for Alcohol-Based Hand Rub.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Interior Walls.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/27/2011

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Proper Construction of Ducts Through Walls Designed to Prevent Smoke Passage.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010

Vertical Openings

Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Protected Exits That Allow the Resident to Escape the Building.
  • Inspection Date: 03/31/2009
  • Correction Date: 05/25/2009
Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 03/29/2011
  • Correction Date: 05/13/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health and Human Services of Montana - Quality Assurance, Certification Bureau - Retrieved 2011