About Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia
Mount Ascension Transitional Care Of Cascadia, located in HELENA, MT, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.10 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the CASCADIA HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 44 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 216 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 204 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 24.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 20.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.9% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 26.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 84.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 71.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 21.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 18.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 78.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 48.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 31.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 24.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2024: 9 complaints
- 2025: 12 complaints
- 2026: 13 complaints
- Total: 36 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 01, 2026 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| May 01, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| May 01, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| May 01, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 01, 2026 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Apr 08, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Apr 08, 2026 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. |
| Apr 08, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Apr 08, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Apr 08, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jan 02, 2026 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HELENA EAST OF CASCADIA, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- SHANE BRADY ADP OF THE SNF
- SHANE BRADY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CASCADIA SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CASCADIA SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- OWEN HAMMOND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMILY HEDUM OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMILY HEDUM ADP OF THE SNF
- STEPHEN LAFORTE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TIMOTHY NELSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TIMBERLINE WESTERN TENANT LLC ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation | N/A | 2 |
| Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia | N/A | 1 |
| Cooney Healthcare and Rehabilitation | N/A | 1 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Mount Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia directly at 4064421350. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.