Hearth Record

Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital

A critical access hospital in Hamilton, Montana 59840

1200 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, Montana 59840. (406) 363-2211.

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Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.

The last 24 months 18 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean3
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

The last inspection on record was on Nov 17, 2025: a standard inspection.

18 deficiencies cited in the last three years.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those deficiencies happened

18 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Nov 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

18 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, as cited

Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Nov 17, 2025: standard inspection18 deficiencies
  • Initial Comments - Not A Deficiency Citation

    The inspectors’ words, 212 words

    “Based on the regulatory requirements and standards of 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 485.623(d) for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), a life safety code survey was completed on 11/17/25. Under this regulatory requirement, the facility must meet the applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, and those mandatory Codes referenced by that edition. The facility was surveyed specifically using Chapter 18 New Health Care Occupancies, Chapter 19 Existing Health Care Occupancies, and Chapter 38, New Business Occupancies of NFPA 101 where applicable. This survey added the dermatology/neurology building which is a separate business occupancy across the street from the hospital, since the last survey on 8/11/21. The hospital contains several two-hour fire barriers separating all additions added after original construction. The CAH is certified for 25 beds. The facility wings or buildings were separated as follows for this survey: Wing/Building NFPA Chapter Used: 01 Original Hospital 19 03 Nursing Services 19 04 North Inpatient Rooms 19 05 South Inpatient Rooms 19 06 Rehabilitation 19 07 Main Entrance/Radiology 19 08 Emergency Room 19 09 Swing Beds/ICU 19 10 Operating Room 18 11 Dermatology/Neurology 38 12 Laboratory 19 These requirements were not met as evidenced by the following deficiencies: Glossary NOC Night Operations Center (night shift)”

    Rule K0000. Standard-level.

  • Initial Comments - Not A Deficiency Citation

    The inspectors’ words, 212 words

    “Based on the regulatory requirements and standards of 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 485.623(d) for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), a life safety code survey was completed on 11/17/25. Under this regulatory requirement, the facility must meet the applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, and those mandatory Codes referenced by that edition. The facility was surveyed specifically using Chapter 18 New Health Care Occupancies, Chapter 19 Existing Health Care Occupancies, and Chapter 38, New Business Occupancies of NFPA 101 where applicable. This survey added the dermatology/neurology building which is a separate business occupancy across the street from the hospital, since the last survey on 8/11/21. The hospital contains several two-hour fire barriers separating all additions added after original construction. The CAH is certified for 25 beds. The facility wings or buildings were separated as follows for this survey: Wing/Building NFPA Chapter Used: 01 Original Hospital 19 03 Nursing Services 19 04 North Inpatient Rooms 19 05 South Inpatient Rooms 19 06 Rehabilitation 19 07 Main Entrance/Radiology 19 08 Emergency Room 19 09 Swing Beds/ICU 19 10 Operating Room 18 11 Dermatology/Neurology 38 12 Laboratory 19 These requirements were not met as evidenced by the following deficiencies: Glossary NOC Night Operations Center (night shift)”

    Rule K0000. Standard-level.

  • Egress Doors

    The inspectors’ words, 528 words

    “Egress Doors CFR(s): NFPA 101 Egress Doors Doors in a required means of egress shall not be equipped with a latch or a lock that requires the use of a tool or key from the egress side unless using one of the following special locking arrangements: CLINICAL NEEDS OR SECURITY THREAT LOCKING Where special locking arrangements for the clinical security needs of the patient are used, only one locking device shall be permitted on each door and provisions shall be made for the rapid removal of occupants by: remote control of locks; keying of all locks or keys carried by staff at all times; or other such reliable means available to the staff at all times. 18.2.2.2.5.1, 18.2.2.2.6, 19.2.2.2.5.1, 19.2.2.2.6 SPECIAL NEEDS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Where special locking arrangements for the safety needs of the patient are used, all of the Clinical or Security Locking requirements are being met. In addition, the locks must be electrical locks that fail safely so as to release upon loss of power to the device; the building is protected by a supervised automatic sprinkler system and the locked space is protected by a complete smoke detection system (or is constantly monitored at an attended location within the locked space); and both the sprinkler and detection systems are arranged to unlock the doors upon activation. 18.2.2.2.5.2, 19.2.2.2.5.2, TIA 12-4 DELAYED-EGRESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Approved, listed delayed-egress locking systems installed in accordance with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted on door assemblies serving low and ordinary hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system. 18.2.2.2.4, 19.2.2.2.4 ACCESS-CONTROLLED EGRESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Access-Controlled Egress Door assemblies installed in accordance with 7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted. 18.2.2.2.4, 19.2.2.2.4 ELEVATOR LOBBY EXIT ACCESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Elevator lobby exit access door locking in accordance with 7.2.1.6.3 shall be permitted on door assemblies in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system and an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system. 18.2.2.2.4, 19.2.2.2.4 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure magnetic locking device doors in the path of egress did not require the use of a key, a tool, or special knowledge or effort for operation from the egress side, in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 7.2.1.6.2. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 2:42 p.m., the surgical suite was inspected. In a corridor near some offices, there was a magnetically locked door going from the urgent care to the ER. The door was fitted with an access-controlled egress system, complete with a badge-in type unlocking system on the outside, and the motion sensing device and the push-to-exit button on the inside. The motion-sensing device was turned up toward the ceiling so it could not detect an approaching occupant. The motion-sensing device was also turned off and would not cut the power to the magnets, which kept the door shut. During an interview on 9/16/25 at 2:42 p.m., staff member B stated the motion device was opening the door every time it sensed a person, and it caused disruption to those working in the offices.”

    Rule K0222. Standard-level.

  • Egress Doors

    The inspectors’ words, 425 words

    “Egress Doors CFR(s): NFPA 101 Egress Doors Doors in a required means of egress shall not be equipped with a latch or a lock that requires the use of a tool or key from the egress side unless using one of the following special locking arrangements: CLINICAL NEEDS OR SECURITY THREAT LOCKING Where special locking arrangements for the clinical security needs of the patient are used, only one locking device shall be permitted on each door and provisions shall be made for the rapid removal of occupants by: remote control of locks; keying of all locks or keys carried by staff at all times; or other such reliable means available to the staff at all times. 18.2.2.2.5.1, 18.2.2.2.6, 19.2.2.2.5.1, 19.2.2.2.6 SPECIAL NEEDS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Where special locking arrangements for the safety needs of the patient are used, all of the Clinical or Security Locking requirements are being met. In addition, the locks must be electrical locks that fail safely so as to release upon loss of power to the device; the building is protected by a supervised automatic sprinkler system and the locked space is protected by a complete smoke detection system (or is constantly monitored at an attended location within the locked space); and both the sprinkler and detection systems are arranged to unlock the doors upon activation. 18.2.2.2.5.2, 19.2.2.2.5.2, TIA 12-4 DELAYED-EGRESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Approved, listed delayed-egress locking systems installed in accordance with 7.2.1.6.1 shall be permitted on door assemblies serving low and ordinary hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system. 18.2.2.2.4, 19.2.2.2.4 ACCESS-CONTROLLED EGRESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Access-Controlled Egress Door assemblies installed in accordance with 7.2.1.6.2 shall be permitted. 18.2.2.2.4, 19.2.2.2.4 ELEVATOR LOBBY EXIT ACCESS LOCKING ARRANGEMENTS Elevator lobby exit access door locking in accordance with 7.2.1.6.3 shall be permitted on door assemblies in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system and an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system. 18.2.2.2.4, 19.2.2.2.4 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure access-controlled egress door assemblies met the requirements of NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 7.2.1.6.2. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 3:42 p.m., the laboratory area was inspected. There was a set of cross-corridor doors leaving the lab area going to the ER, and the doors were magnetically locked. The door was fitted with an access-controlled egress system, complete with a manual release device with was mounted farther than 60 inches from the secured door opening.”

    Rule K0222. Standard-level.

  • Discharge From Exits

    The inspectors’ words, 140 words

    “Discharge from Exits CFR(s): NFPA 101 Discharge from Exits Exit discharge is arranged in accordance with 7.7, provides a level walking surface meeting the provisions of 7.1.7 with respect to changes in elevation and shall be maintained free of obstructions. Additionally, the exit discharge shall be a hard packed all-weather travel surface. 18.2.7, 19.2.7 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all exit discharges were provided with a hard surface path to the public way. Per NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 7.7.1. The findings include: 1. The exit discharge from the North Hall exit was inspected on 9/16/25 at 2:04 p.m. The discharge from the landing for the door had approximately 1.5 feet of concrete surface, and then ended, there was no hard surface path to the public way.”

    Rule K0271. Standard-level.

  • Protection - Other

    The inspectors’ words, 138 words

    “Protection - Other CFR(s): NFPA 101 Protection - Other List in the REMARKS section any LSC Section 18.3 and 19.3 Protection requirements that are not addressed by the provided K-tags, but are deficient. This information, along with the applicable Life Safety Code or NFPA standard citation, should be included on Form CMS-2567. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation the facility failed to maintain fire doors fully functioning in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 18.7.9 and NFPA 80, 2010 Edition Section 6.3.1.7.1. Findings include: During an observation on 9/16/25 at 2:43 p.m., the two-hour steel doors between the new surgical suite and the old hospital/endoscopy area were inspected. The gap between the two doors was approximately 1/4” when the doors were closed. The maximum allowable gap between fire doors in 1/8”.”

    Rule K0300. Standard-level.

  • Hazardous Areas - Enclosure

    The inspectors’ words, 247 words

    “Hazardous Areas - Enclosure CFR(s): NFPA 101 Hazardous Areas - Enclosure Hazardous areas are protected by a fire barrier having 1-hour fire resistance rating (with 3/4 hour fire rated doors) or an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with 8.7.1 or 19.3.5.9. When the approved automatic fire extinguishing system option is used, the areas shall be separated from other spaces by smoke resisting partitions and doors in accordance with 8.4. Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing and permitted to have nonrated or field-applied protective plates that do not exceed 48 inches from the bottom of the door. Describe the floor and zone locations of hazardous areas that are deficient in REMARKS. 19.3.2.1, 19.3.5.9 Area Automatic Sprinkler Separation N/A a. Boiler and Fuel-Fired Heater Rooms b. Laundries (larger than 100 square feet) c. Repair, Maintenance, and Paint Shops d. Soiled Linen Rooms (exceeding 64 gallons) e. Trash Collection Rooms (exceeding 64 gallons) f. Combustible Storage Rooms/Spaces (over 50 square feet) g. Laboratories (if classified as Severe Hazard - see K322) This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure a hazardous area was separately maintained to prevent the passage of smoke from the hazardous area in accordance with NFPA 101-2012, Sections 19.3.2.1 and 19.3.2.1.2. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 2:44 p.m., the environmental services supply room was inspected. There was black tubing and black wiring going through an unsealed hole in the ceiling in two places.”

    Rule K0321. Standard-level.

  • Cooking Facilities

    The inspectors’ words, 197 words

    “Cooking Facilities CFR(s): NFPA 101 Cooking Facilities Cooking equipment is protected in accordance with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, unless: * residential cooking equipment (i.e., small appliances such as microwaves, hot plates, toasters) are used for food warming or limited cooking in accordance with 18.3.2.5.2, 19.3.2.5.2 * cooking facilities open to the corridor in smoke compartments with 30 or fewer patients comply with the conditions under 18.3.2.5.3, 19.3.2.5.3, or * cooking facilities in smoke compartments with 30 or fewer patients comply with conditions under 18.3.2.5.4, 19.3.2.5.4. Cooking facilities protected according to NFPA 96 per 9.2.3 are not required to be enclosed as hazardous areas, but shall not be open to the corridor. 18.3.2.5.1 through 18.3.2.5.4, 19.3.2.5.1 through 19.3.2.5.5, 9.2.3, TIA 12-2 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on record review, the facility failed to maintain the wet chemical extinguishing system for the kitchen hood in accordance with NFPA 17A, 2009 Edition, Section 7.5.1. Findings include: 1. Review of the maintenance records on 9/16/25 showed the last hydro test on the main cylinder for the kitchen hood was completed in 2012 and was due in 2024.”

    Rule K0324. Standard-level.

  • Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (Abhr)

    The inspectors’ words, 242 words

    “Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (ABHR) CFR(s): NFPA 101 Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (ABHR) ABHRs are protected in accordance with 8.7.3.1, unless all conditions are met: *Corridor is at least 6 feet wide. *Maximum individual dispenser capacity is 0.32 gallons (0.53 gallons in suites) of fluid and 18 ounces of Level 1 aerosols. *Dispensers shall have a minimum of 4 foot horizontal spacing. *Not more than an aggregate of 10 gallons of fluid or 135 ounces aerosol are used in a single smoke compartment outside a storage cabinet, excluding one individual dispenser per room. *Storage in a single smoke compartment greater than five gallons complies with NFPA 30. *Dispensers are not installed within one inch of an ignition source. *Dispensers over carpeted floors are in sprinklered smoke compartments. *ABHR does not exceed 95 percent alcohol. *Operation of the dispenser shall comply with Section 18.3.2.6(11) or 19.3.2.6(11). *ABHR is protected against inappropriate access. 18.3.2.6, 19.3.2.6, 42 CFR Parts 403, 418, 460, 482, 483, and 485 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) dispensers were not mounted over ignition sources in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.2.6 (8). Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 4:29 p.m., the reception area for the pain management clinic on the second story was inspected. An ABHR dispenser was installed within one inch over an ignition source (electrical outlet).”

    Rule K0325. Standard-level.

  • Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (Abhr)

    The inspectors’ words, 243 words

    “Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (ABHR) CFR(s): NFPA 101 Alcohol Based Hand Rub Dispenser (ABHR) ABHRs are protected in accordance with 8.7.3.1, unless all conditions are met: * Corridor is at least 6 feet wide * Maximum individual dispenser capacity is 0.32 gallons (0.53 gallons in suites) of fluid and 18 ounces of Level 1 aerosols * Dispensers shall have a minimum of 4-foot horizontal spacing * Not more than an aggregate of 10 gallons of fluid or 135 ounces aerosol are used in a single smoke compartment outside a storage cabinet, excluding one individual dispenser per room * Storage in a single smoke compartment greater than 5 gallons complies with NFPA 30 * Dispensers are not installed within 1 inch of an ignition source * Dispensers over carpeted floors are in sprinklered smoke compartments * ABHR does not exceed 95 percent alcohol * Operation of the dispenser shall comply with Section 18.3.2.6(11) or 19.3.2.6(11) * ABHR is protected against inappropriate access 18.3.2.6, 19.3.2.6, 42 CFR Parts 403, 418, 460, 482, 483, and 485 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) dispensers were not mounted over ignition sources in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.2.6 (8). Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 3:48 p.m., the lab employee breakroom was inspected. An ABHR dispenser was installed within one inch over an ignition source (light switch).”

    Rule K0325. Standard-level.

  • Fire Alarm System - Installation

    The inspectors’ words, 191 words

    “Fire Alarm System - Installation CFR(s): NFPA 101 Fire Alarm System - Installation A fire alarm system is installed with systems and components approved for the purpose in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code to provide effective warning of fire in any part of the building. In areas not continuously occupied, detection is installed at each fire alarm control unit. In new occupancy, detection is also installed at notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment. Fire alarm system wiring or other transmission paths are monitored for integrity. 18.3.4.1, 19.3.4.1, 9.6, 9.6.1.8 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain all fire alarm systems in accordance with the standards of NFPA 72-2010, Section 10.5.5.2.1 - 10.5.5.2.4. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 2:55 p.m., the new fire alarm control panel (FACP) was inspected. The location of the electrical panel and breaker serving the FACP were not identified on the FACP. The two breakers identified in red were the old FACP and were labeled identifying the origin of the power.”

    Rule K0341. Standard-level.

  • Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing

    The inspectors’ words, 165 words

    “Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing CFR(s): NFPA 101 Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintaining of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. Records of system design, maintenance, inspection and testing are maintained in a secure location and readily available. a) Date sprinkler system last checked _____________________ b) Who provided system test ____________________________ c) Water system supply source __________________________ Provide in REMARKS information on coverage for any non-required or partial automatic sprinkler system. 9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper sprinkler maintenance in accordance with NFPA 101-2012 and NFPA 25-2011, Sections 5.1.1.1 and Table 5.1.1.2. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 4:20 p.m., the ICU/Swing bed building was inspected. There was a sprinkler head near the storage room, which was choked with debris.”

    Rule K0353. Standard-level.

  • Portable Fire Extinguishers

    The inspectors’ words, 129 words

    “Portable Fire Extinguishers CFR(s): NFPA 101 Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers are selected, installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. 18.3.5.12, 19.3.5.12, NFPA 10 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain access to portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 Edition, Section 7.3.3.2. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 2:52 p.m., the endoscopy area was inspected. There was a portable extinguisher in the corridor, which was found to be missing the verification collar. The collar is required for all extinguishers which have undergone maintenance. The extinguisher had an initial manufacture date of 1996, so it has undergone several required maintenance dates.”

    Rule K0355. Standard-level.

  • Corridor - Doors

    The inspectors’ words, 350 words

    “Corridor - Doors CFR(s): NFPA 101 Corridor - Doors Doors protecting corridor openings in other than required enclosures of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous areas resist the passage of smoke and are made of 1 3/4 inch solid-bonded core wood or other material capable of resisting fire for at least 20 minutes. Doors in fully sprinklered smoke compartments are only required to resist the passage of smoke. Corridor doors and doors to rooms containing flammable or combustible materials have positive latching hardware. Roller latches are prohibited by CMS regulation. These requirements do not apply to auxiliary spaces that do not contain flammable or combustible material. Clearance between bottom of door and floor covering is not exceeding 1 inch. Powered doors complying with 7.2.1.9 are permissible if provided with a device capable of keeping the door closed when a force of 5 lbf is applied. There is no impediment to the closing of the doors. Hold open devices that release when the door is pushed or pulled are permitted. Nonrated protective plates of unlimited height are permitted. Dutch doors meeting 19.3.6.3.6 are permitted. Door frames shall be labeled and made of steel or other materials in compliance with 8.3, unless the smoke compartment is sprinklered. Fixed fire window assemblies are allowed per 8.3. In sprinklered compartments there are no restrictions in area or fire resistance of glass or frames in window assemblies. 19.3.6.3, 42 CFR Parts 403, 418, 460, 482, 483, and 485 Show in REMARKS details of doors such as fire protection ratings, automatics closing devices, etc. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain corridor doors in accordance with NFPA 101-2012, Section 7.2.1.4.1, and failed to maintain corridor doors to ensure a means suitable for keeping the doors closed in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.6.3.1 and 19.3.6.3.5. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 2:48 p.m., the main corridor door to the soiled linen room was exercised. The latch on the door was malfunctioning and would not catch the strike plate to latch the door.”

    Rule K0363. Standard-level.

  • Fire Drills

    The inspectors’ words, 172 words

    “Fire Drills CFR(s): NFPA 101 Fire Drills Fire drills include the transmission of a fire alarm signal and simulation of emergency fire conditions. Fire drills are held at expected and unexpected times under varying conditions, at least quarterly on each shift. The staff is familiar with procedures and is aware that drills are part of established routine. Where drills are conducted between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, a coded announcement may be used instead of audible alarms. 18.7.1.4 through 18.7.1.7 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to document fire drills for every shift in every quarter in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, section 19.7.1.6. Findings include: 1. During a review of facility fire drills on 9/16/25 at 11:00 a.m., fire drill records reflected a missing NOC shift fire drill for the last quarter of 2024. 2. During an interview on 9/16/25 at 4:58 p.m., staff member B stated “we don’t have a 4th quarter fire drill for NOC shift.””

    Rule K0712. Standard-level.

  • Fire Drills

    The inspectors’ words, 172 words

    “Fire Drills CFR(s): NFPA 101 Fire Drills Fire drills include the transmission of a fire alarm signal and simulation of emergency fire conditions. Fire drills are held at expected and unexpected times under varying conditions, at least quarterly on each shift. The staff is familiar with procedures and is aware that drills are part of established routine. Where drills are conducted between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, a coded announcement may be used instead of audible alarms. 19.7.1.4 through 19.7.1.7 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 44769 Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to document fire drills for every shift in every quarter in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, section 19.7.1.6. Findings include: 1. During a review of facility fire drills on 9/16/25 at 11:00 a.m., fire drill records reflected a missing NOC shift fire drill for the last quarter of 2024. 2. During an interview on 9/16/25 at 4:58 p.m., staff member B stated “we don’t have a 4th quarter fire drill for NOC shift.””

    Rule K0712. Standard-level.

  • Soiled Linen And Trash Containers

    The inspectors’ words, 218 words

    “Soiled Linen and Trash Containers CFR(s): NFPA 101 Soiled Linen and Trash Containers Soiled linen or trash collection receptacles shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity. The average density of container capacity in a room or space shall not exceed 0.5 gallons/square feet. A total container capacity of 32 gallons shall not be exceeded within any 64 square feet area. Mobile soiled linen or trash collection receptacles with capacities greater than 32 gallons shall be located in a room protected as a hazardous area when not attended. Containers used solely for recycling are permitted to be excluded from the above requirements where each container is less than or equal to 96 gallons unless attended, and containers for combustibles are labeled and listed as meeting FM Approval Standard 6921 or equivalent. 18.7.5.7, 19.7.5.7 This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on observation, the facility failed to keep trash receptacles greater than 32 gallons in an area protected as hazardous in accordance with NFPA 101, 2012 Edition, Section 19.7.5.7.1. Findings include: 1. During an observation on 9/16/25 at 4:00 p.m., the two corridors were inspected. There was a large paper shred bin, which was greater than 32-gallons capacity, left in the corridor. Receptacles greater than 32-gallon capacity must be stored in a room with a self-closing door.”

    Rule K0754. Standard-level.

  • Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste

    The inspectors’ words, 349 words

    “Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste CFR(s): NFPA 101 Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Maintenance and Testing The generator or other alternate power source and associated equipment is capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. If the 10-second criterion is not met during the monthly test, a process shall be provided to annually confirm this capability for the life safety and critical branches. Maintenance and testing of the generator and transfer switches are performed in accordance with NFPA 110. Generator sets are inspected weekly, exercised under load 30 minutes 12 times a year in 20-40 day intervals, and exercised once every 36 months for 4 continuous hours. Scheduled test under load conditions include a complete simulated cold start and automatic or manual transfer of all EES loads, and are conducted by competent personnel. Maintenance and testing of stored energy power sources (Type 3 EES) are in accordance with NFPA 111. Main and feeder circuit breakers are inspected annually, and a program for periodically exercising the components is established according to manufacturer requirements. Written records of maintenance and testing are maintained and readily available. EES electrical panels and circuits are marked, readily identifiable, and separate from normal power circuits. Minimizing the possibility of damage of the emergency power source is a design consideration for new installations. 6.4.4, 6.5.4, 6.6.4 (NFPA 99), NFPA 110, NFPA 111, 700.10 (NFPA 70) This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 32381 Based on record review, the facility failed to have evidence that the generator was being exercised under load 12 times a year for 30 minutes in accordance with NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 Edition, Sections 8.4.1 and 8.4.2.4. This deficiency affects the entire facility. Findings include: 1. Review of the emergency generator inspection records on 9/16/25, the generator documentation showed the monthly load tests were incomplete as some were missing from the record. As the generator is diesel, the facility may also use the option of performing an annual load test, in lieu of monthly tests. The last annual load test on the generator was in 2023.”

    Rule K0918. Standard-level.

All 2 inspections in the last three years
Inspections on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Nov 17, 2025Standard inspection18 deficiencies cited
Aug 27, 2025Standard inspectionNo deficiencies cited

How do patients fare?

  • CMS’s overall for it is 4 of 5.
  • Of the measures behind its , CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 0 better and 0 worse of 5; safety of care, 0 better and 0 worse of 1; readmission, 2 better and 0 worse of 6.
  • Patients rate it 4 of 5 in CMS’s patient survey (285 surveys completed, Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 73% would definitely recommend it.
  • Deaths within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2025): heart failure 13.7%, pneumonia 18.7%, COPD 10.3%, stroke 10.9%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • Readmissions within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025): heart failure 20.2%, pneumonia 16.7%, COPD 18.6%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • After outpatient care, compared by CMS: unplanned hospital visits after a colonoscopy, no different than the national rate; hospital admissions after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; emergency visits after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate.
  • Emergency department patients spent a median of 160 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 1% left before being seen.
Ratings and measures, as published
MeasureRating
Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 54 of 5
Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 54 of 5

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Medicare-certified critical access hospital since Dec 1, 2004.
  • Ownership: voluntary non-profit - private.
  • It is not accredited by a private organisation, so the state carries out its routine inspections for Medicare.
  • No deficiency on record in the last three years.
  • Voluntary non-profit - Private.
Source:

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been penalized?

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals.
  • CMS’s HAC Reduction Program file has no result for it: the program covers general acute care hospitals Medicare pays under its inpatient prospective payment system.
  • None of the deficiencies cited in the last three years came from an inspection that included a complaint investigation.
Source:

CMS, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated yearly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

What do patients say about their care?

  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In CMS’s patient survey, patients rate how well its nurses communicated 4 of 5.
  • 31% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
Source:

CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Who owns it?

  • Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Corporation owns 100% directly since Dec 18, 1966.
  • 18 owners or officers are people: William H Bean (corporate director); James H Owings (corporate director); Thomas E Anderson (corporate director); John Bishop (corporate officer); John Bishop (corporate director); John Bishop (managing employee (on the payroll)); Brian M Kelleher (corporate director); Barbara Ackerman (corporate director); John Ormiston (corporate director); Donald L Lodmell (corporate director); Walker J Ashcraft (corporate director); Gary Bedey (corporate director); Trevor Lewis (corporate officer); Trevor Lewis (corporate director); Trevor Lewis (managing employee (on the payroll)); Frederick M Ilgenfritz (corporate director); Kelly Akkerman (managing employee (on the payroll)); Susannah Benjamin (corporate director).
  • CMS’s Provider of Services file records 1 change of ownership.
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, Hospital All Owners and Hospital Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital CorporationOwns 5% or more directly100%Dec 18, 1966

How does it compare nearby?

  • No other hospital CMS lists is in Ravalli County.
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

What the record doesn’t say

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals, so none are shown. The one payment cut CMS publishes for each hospital, under its Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, is shown where it applies.
  • Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
  • Most hospitals are accredited by a private organisation (The Joint Commission, DNV and others) whose routine inspections stand in for the state’s; those reports aren’t public, and QCOR holds only the state’s surveys: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
  • QCOR says its hospital inspection data are complete only through September 17, 2026, while it moves to a new system.
  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In its September 2026 release CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for death and readmission rates, though it gives the rates.

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The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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