River Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Llc
Billings, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275123) · 129 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $80,893
Phone: (406) 245-9330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
River Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.23 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
River Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing has 4 federal fines on record totaling $80,893.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
River Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. The facility is certified for 129 beds and reports an average of 85.1 residents per day. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 1988. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, River Ridge holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $80,893.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for River Ridge in the supplied data.
River Ridge is part of a chain associated with the Charly Bello, Maze, Swain, and Myers families, comprising 19 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 out of 5, which families may want to consider alongside this facility's individual ratings.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Ridge holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below Montana's state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, River Ridge is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $80,893.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for River Ridge.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Ridge is certified for 129 beds and reports an average daily census of 85.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit LLC and is part of a chain associated with the Charly Bello, Maze, Swain, and Myers families, which includes 19 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
River Ridge has been certified since April 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 scale; River Ridge scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4062459330 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4062459330 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275123?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.