PIONEER CARE AND REHABILITATION in DILLON, MT was fined $158,103 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PIONEER CARE AND REHABILITATION (DILLON, MT) — $158,103 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PIONEER CARE AND REHABILITATION in DILLON, MT was fined $158,103 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 53 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


• 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.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.