Big Sandy Medical Center - Long Term Care sits in a quiet area of Big Sandy, near parks and a pharmacy, over at 166 5th Avenue, with its main clinic on Montana Avenue, where a staff of skilled nurses, certified nurse aides, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner named Cheyenne Feltz make sure folks of all ages get individual attention and support, whether they're older adults needing help bathing, dressing, or taking their medicine, or children and teens who need mental health care during tough times like rural hardships or hard winters. The place works as a medium-sized, non-profit community and a healthcare facility, offering 25 beds in its Critical Access Hospital, private and semi-private rooms, and options for people who walk easily or use wheelchairs. Residents get to enjoy homemade meals three times a day, with special diets made as needed, and they can spend time in the garden or on walking paths, at art sessions, music therapy, or relaxing with pet therapy, while others sometimes head to the Mint Bar & Cafe, Prairie Brew Espresso, or nearby church for a change of scene and some social activity.
The medical center takes care of long-term residents, swing bed patients, and people who need rehabilitation, wound care, IV antibiotics, or just a bit of strengthening before heading home, and it does all this with a focus on health and wellbeing, making sure each person's care plan suits their symptoms and goals, with an initial 90-minute assessment for mental health services to make things more personal. There's a 24-hour call system for emergencies, and staff can handle medication management, wound care, catheter support, and transfers, helping folks with mobility issues, chronic illnesses, dementia, or hospice needs. Assisted living services include hairdresser visits, laundry, housekeeping, and move-in help, while amenities like jacuzzis, saunas, beauty and dental clinics, and activity rooms mean residents don't have to go far for comfort. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, insurance, and Veterans Aid, with assisted living starting around $3,000 per month, but actual cost changes based on care and room choice. Everything runs under Montana's Department of Social Services, so there's a good measure of safety, with features like bed rails, grab bars, and special mattresses, plus providers on hand during the week and always on-call for emergencies, making Big Sandy Medical Center - Long Term Care a spot where older folks, those with chronic conditions, and even young people needing mental health help can find some stability, medical care, and day-to-day support.
