Public Record
Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg. residents per day
- 65.8
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 115
- Inspections on file
- 14
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-31
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Citations
115 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0559Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0790Generalpotential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0771Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0940Generalpotential for harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0835Generalpotential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0325Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0882Generalpotential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0341Generalpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0695Seriousactual harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0342Generalpotential for harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0695Seriousactual harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0692Seriousactual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
- Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Helena, MT, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 275080.
- What is the CMS rating for Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation?
- Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation have?
- Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation is certified for 90 beds. It serves an average of 65.8 residents per day.
- How many citations does Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation have?
- Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation has 115 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation was last inspected on December 31, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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