New Report Gives Major MT Hospital Poor Safety Rating

BUTTE, MT - Montana Hospital Hit With Alarming Safety Score

Let’s be honest—no one looks forward to a hospital stay. Whether it’s a quick visit or an extended stay, we all cross our fingers hoping for top-notch care and, more importantly, safety.

But not every Montana hospital makes the grade.

When You Go to the Hospital, You Expect Safety. Not Here...

For patients, safety is non-negotiable. From clean surgical rooms to attentive staff, there's a lot that goes into creating a secure healing environment.

Unfortunately, one Montana hospital has come up short. Way short.

Enter the Experts: How Safety Scores Are Calculated

That’s where The Leapfrog Group steps in.

Twice a year, this watchdog organization teams up with experts from elite institutions like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the CDC to rate hospitals across the country. They dig deep, looking at data points like surgical complications, infection rates, patient falls, and even how well hospital staff communicates with one another and with patients.

This isn’t a Yelp review—it’s actually based on hard data and clinical outcomes. And it's all meant to inform the public.

The Results Are In, And One Hospital Stands Out for the Wrong Reasons

The latest report dropped on May 1, 2025, and while several Montana hospitals earned glowing A ratings, one facility didn’t fare so well. In fact, it received a rare and troubling D grade.

One of the biggest red flags? A higher-than-average rate of surgical site infections. If you're preparing for an operation, that’s exactly the kind of thing you don’t want to see next to the hospital’s name.

The Hospital That Received a "D" Grade for Safety

Check out how all Montana hospitals scored in the latest safety rankings in the gallery below, including our "D" rated friend.