Skilled nursing · Missoula, MT

Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center

3018 RATTLESNAKE DR, Missoula, MT 59802

3 / 5CMS 53 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 58 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Montana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 34.9 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 34.7 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.66 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 47 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Montana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.66

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

47%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

34.9%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Montana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.66

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.86

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

47%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

42%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

34.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

34.7%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID275035

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds53

Avg residents37

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 35% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 35%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Montana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

34.9 percent of long-stay residents at Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 34.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 58 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Montana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center is located at 3018 RATTLESNAKE DR, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 549-0988. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center compare to other Missoula skilled nursing facilities?

Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 58. Browse the full Missoula directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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