CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting McCone County Health Center
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for McCone County Health Center (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about McCone County Health Center
How long is the ER wait at McCone County Health Center?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 10 min in the McCone County Health Center emergency room (the average across Montana hospitals is 2 hr). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (406) 485-3381. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for McCone County Health Center?
The main phone number for McCone County Health Center is (406) 485-3381, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (406) 485-3381What is the address of McCone County Health Center?
McCone County Health Center is at 605 Sullivan Ave, Circle, MT 59215.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does McCone County Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. McCone County Health Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at McCone County Health Center spend a median of 1 hour 10 minutes there. That is 50 minutes shorter than the average across Montana hospitals (2 hours).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with McCone County Health Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does McCone County Health Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 271305). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Montana that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana | 70 of 76 plans | BLUE-PREFERRED-PPO | Blue-Preferred-Ppo |
| Mountain Health CO-OP | 25 of 25 plans | – | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Montana
Adults in Montana qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Montana Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does McCone County Health Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), McCone County Health Center is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Montana: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (70 of 76 plans) and Mountain Health CO-OP (25 of 25 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does McCone County Health Center take Medicare?
McCone County Health Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 271305), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does McCone County Health Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana?
McCone County Health Center is in network for 70 of 76 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana sells on the Montana Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does McCone County Health Center accept Mountain Health CO-OP?
McCone County Health Center is in network for 25 of 25 plans that Mountain Health CO-OP sells on the Montana Marketplace in 2027, according to Mountain Health CO-OP's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
McCone County Health Center's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 273 patients. | 70 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 271 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 49 patients. | 12% | 78% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at McCone County Health Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Home health agencies nearby See more
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. McCone County Health Center lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (mcconehealth.org/cms-hpt.txt), checked Oct 31, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Montana hospital finances.
Who owns McCone County Health Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Mccone County Health Center Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1957.
7 doctors and other clinicians list McCone County Health Center as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Jun 2023 · Mccone County Health Center Inc (EIN 81-0269223)
As filed with the IRS by Mccone County Health Center Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around McCone County Health Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: McCone is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 11.
Mental health: McCone is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Montana earn a median $85,280 a year. Healthcare salaries in Montana.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Montana shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in Montana
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Cite this data
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