BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER – Hospital, BIG SANDY, Montana
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS quality ratings
Overall hospital star rating
Not rated16
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare). "Compared to national" categories are published by CMS. This information is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.
Patient experience highlights (HCAHPS)
HCAHPS overall star rating
—15
Would definitely recommend
—1
Survey response rate
—1
Reporting period: 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
Explore hospital BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER performance based on mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, effectiveness of care, and timeliness in BIG SANDY. Get insights into Critical Access Hospitals and facility-specific measures, along with comparisons to national standards. Ideal for healthcare providers, researchers, and patients seeking hospital data and performance insights.
Main info
Emergency Services
4 Providers
Name
BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER
Address
166 MONTANA AVE E
Phone
(406) 378-2188
CMS Provider ID
271311
Ownership Type
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Data current as of
31 May 2026
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Critical Access Hospitals Address
166 MONTANA AVE E
BIG SANDY, MT 59520
Phone: (406) 378-2188
Providers information
Browse through 4 healthcare providers. Easily search by name, specialization (e.g., U R O L O G Y, Diagnostic Radiology), or state (e.g., MT). Use sorting and pagination to quickly find the right provider.
| Name | Specialty | State |
|---|---|---|
| U R O L O G Y | MT | |
| Diagnostic Radiology | TX | |
| Physician Assistant | MT | |
| N E P H R O L O G Y | MT |
Additional information
General
| Measure Name | Measure Value |
|---|---|
| Meets criteria for promoting interoperability |
Mortality
| Measure Name | Measure Value |
|---|---|
| Count of measures included in the Mortality measure group | 8 |
| Mortality Group Footnote | 5 |
Safety
| Measure Name | Measure Value |
|---|---|
| Count of measures included in the Safety of Care measure group | 8 |
| Safety Group Footnote | 5 |
Readmission
| Measure Name | Measure Value |
|---|---|
| Count of measures included in the Readmission measure group | 11 |
| Readmission Group Footnote | 5 |
Patient Experience
| Measure Name | Measure Value |
|---|---|
| Count of measures included in the Patient experience measure group | 15 |
| Patient Experience Group Footnote | 5 |
Timeliness
| Measure Name | Measure Value |
|---|---|
| Count of measures included in the Timely and effective care measure group | 10 |
| Number of Timely and effective care measures used in the hospital’s overall star rating | 3 |
Quality & patient experience
Data summary
- Patient experience (HCAHPS): 136 measure(s)
- Infections (HAI): 72 measure(s)
- Complications & deaths: 20 measure(s)
- Unplanned visits: 14 measure(s)
- Timely & effective care: 40 measure(s)
Patient experience (HCAHPS)
Infections (HAI)
Complications & deaths
Unplanned visits
Timely & effective care
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare). Data may be delayed or incomplete. "Compared to national" is CMS's category (Better / No different / Worse). Footnotes explain why a value is missing, suppressed, or not applicable. This information is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.
Patient experience (HCAHPS)
No HCAHPS data available for this hospital.
Payments
Value of Care hip/knee replacement
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Value of Care Heart Attack measure
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Value of Care Heart Failure measur
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Value of Care Pneumonia measure
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The payment calculations for different medical conditions cover specific time periods and include all related expenses:
- Heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia: Payments are totaled from the day the patient is admitted to the hospital and continue for the next 30 days.
- Hip/knee replacement: Payments are totaled from the day the patient is admitted and continue for the next 90 days.
These totals include payments made to hospitals, doctor’s offices, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and any copayments made by the patient during that time. Payments can come from Medicare, other health insurers, or the patients themselves.
| Measure Name | Category | Denominator | Payment | Lower Estimate | Higher Estimate | Payment Footnote | Care Name | Care Category | Care Footnote | Voting Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment for hip/knee replacement patients | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | Value of Care hip/knee replacement | - | 13 | 2016-04-01 - 2019-03-31 |
| Payment for heart attack patients | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | Value of Care Heart Attack measure | - | 13 | 2016-07-01 - 2019-06-30 |
| Payment for heart failure patients | Number of Cases Too Small | - | - | - | - | 1 | Value of Care Heart Failure measur | - | 13 | 2016-07-01 - 2019-06-30 |
| Payment for pneumonia patients | Number of Cases Too Small | - | - | - | - | 1 | Value of Care Pneumonia measure | - | 13 | 2016-07-01 - 2019-06-30 |
Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 59520)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER located?
BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER is located in BIG SANDY, Montana. The address and map on this page show the facility location from our directory and CMS records.
What is the CMS overall star rating for BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER?
Medicare Care Compare reports an overall hospital star rating of not published by CMS for this reporting period for BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER. Star ratings summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures published by CMS.
Does BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER offer emergency services?
Yes — this hospital reports 24/7 emergency services. Always confirm current ER availability and wait times directly with the hospital before traveling for urgent care.
What does "compared to national" mean on this page?
CMS compares each measure group to the national benchmark and labels results as better than, no different than, or worse than the national value. These categories help you see how BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER performs relative to similar hospitals — they are not medical advice.
How can I compare BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER with other hospitals in BIG SANDY?
Use the CMS quality summary at the top of this page, browse other hospitals in BIG SANDY via our city directory, and review the full measure tables under Quality & patient experience. You can also open the official Medicare Care Compare profile for CMS Provider ID 271311.
What type of hospital is BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER?
BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER is listed as Critical Access Hospitals with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership in CMS hospital data. Provider affiliations and insurance plans on this page may help you explore connected clinicians and coverage in the area.
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