About BENEFIS TETON SENIOR SERVICES
Benefis Teton Senior Services, located in CHOTEAU, MT, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is located within a hospital setting.
Why Families Choose BENEFIS TETON SENIOR SERVICES
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.64 hrs
Chain Affiliations & Network
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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
BENEFIS TETON SENIOR SERVICES 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 | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 56 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Cycle 2 | 40 | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Cycle 3 | 20 | Oct 23, 2014 |
| Weighted Average | 45 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Dec 01, 2017. 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) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were successfully discharged to t... (QM523) | N/A |
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) | 12.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pai... (QM402) | 9.2% |
| Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM403) | 4.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bow... (QM405) | 45.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 25.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM411) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM419) | 16.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pa... (QM424) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents with pressure ulcers that are new or... (QM425) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM426) | 93.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently wo... (QM451) | 29.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 25.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (QM471) | N/A |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
Nearby Hospitals
BENEFIS TETON MEDICAL CENTER
CHOTEAU, MT
PONDERA MEDICAL CENTER
CONRAD, MT
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BENEFIS COMMUNITY HOSPITALS INC
Ownership Structure
- BENEFIS COMMUNITY HOSPITALS INC Direct: 100%
- BENEFIS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. Indirect
Management & Direction
- GENEVIEVE BARHAUGH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GENEVIEVE BARHAUGH MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JUDY BORLAND DIRECTOR
- JEREMY BROWN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JEREMY BROWN MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JOHN CONASTER DIRECTOR
- RONALD DAUWALDER DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE DUFFINER MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- KATHERINE DUFFINER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- WARD FIFIELD DIRECTOR
- DALE HANSON DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA HARRIS MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- SHIRLEY JOHNSON MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- SHIRLEY JOHNSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TROY JOHNSON MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- TROY JOHNSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LOUIE KING DIRECTOR
- LOUIE KING OFFICER
- LOUIE KING OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DANIEL LINDSETH DIRECTOR
- MARCIE MANGOLD DIRECTOR
- CARLA MAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CARLA MAY MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- SUSAN MURPHY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SUSAN MURPHY MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- TERRANCE OLINGER DIRECTOR
- TERRANCE OLINGER OFFICER
- THERESA PREITE MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- PENNY SMOOT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PENNY SMOOT MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- COLLEEN STOTT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- COLLEEN STOTT MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Health - Conrad | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
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 BENEFIS TETON SENIOR SERVICES directly at 4064665763. 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.