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HomeMontanaYellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation

Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation

2115 Central Ave, Billings, MT 591024066566500WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.3on Google(38 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
160
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $99,463

How Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation Compares in Montana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Montana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MT average
2.9/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MT average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
MT average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.15 hrs/day
MT average
4.05 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.68 hrs/day
MT average
0.98 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
71.8%
MT average
54.8%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Montana average of 2.9/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Montana average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.05.
Reported RN time is 0.68 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.98.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
33
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 18, 2024
Most recent cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 28, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 16 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Montana median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Montana median
Yellowstone County 65+
29,043
17.5% of county
County Population
165,524
Yellowstone County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Billings, Montana with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1969. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
116
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1969
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Yellowstone
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
165.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (58)

F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0850Potential for Harm

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0918Potential for Harm

Provide a bathroom in or located near each resident’s room.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 28 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$99,463
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJun 4, 2025
$12,444
FineAug 28, 2025
$87,019
Payment DenialAug 28, 2025
47 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.80 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.80 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
71.8%
RN Turnover
75.8%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CALDWELL, SARAHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2023
BEWSEY, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2023
MONROE, DUSTINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All Montana facilities
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Billings, MTCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $99,463
Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Billings, MT1.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $418,996
Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
Billings, MT1.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $115,183
St John's Lutheran Home
Billings, MT3.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Billings, MT3.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $62,797
River Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Billings, MT6.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $80,893
Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center
Laurel, MT11.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $7,163
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Billings, MT · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$99,463
Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
Billings, MT
1.4 mi1/51/52/5$418,996
Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
Billings, MT
1.5 mi2/53/52/5$115,183
St John's Lutheran Home
Billings, MT
3.1 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Billings, MT
3.4 mi2/52/52/5$62,797
River Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Billings, MT
6.7 mi2/52/53/5$80,893
Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center
Laurel, MT
11.6 mi1/51/52/5$7,163

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Montana is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 28, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $99,463.
What are the staffing levels at Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 1.80 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 71.8%.
How many beds does Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation have?▾
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation has 160 certified beds with an average of 116 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Montana, including 5 in Billings. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Eduro Healthcare

This chain operates 35 facilities. View all →