Nursing homes › Montana › Continental Care and Rehabilitation
2400 Continental Dr, Butte, MT 59701 · 4067236556 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sweetwater Care, a group operating 10 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $890,789 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.03 (Montana median: 3.87). RN hours: 0.79. Weekend total: 3.38. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 50 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-05-19 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-05-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2024-10-22 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-26 |
| 2024-10-22 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-26 |
| 2024-10-22 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-26 |
| 2024-10-22 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-26 |
| 2024-08-14 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-05-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-05-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | C | Health | corrected 2024-06-25 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2023-07-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | G | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| 2023-07-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-20 | Fine | $59,180 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/01/2019 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 275103. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.