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YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION

2115 CENTRAL AVE, BILLINGS, MT 59102
Score: 2 / 100

Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 2/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Montana. Families considering this Billings facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.35 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.02 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.95 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.71 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
Dec 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Dec 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0850 Severity E
    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0711 Severity D
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0740 Severity D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.2% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 35.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $141,504

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 2 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
160
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22