Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
Missoula, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275126) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $35,139
Phone: (406) 721-0680 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $35,139.00 against Riverside Health & Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation is a 72-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Missoula, Montana, operating under a for-profit partnership ownership structure. The facility has been federally certified since December 1988 and reports an average daily census of 66.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which sits at the Montana state average of 2.88. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.99, including 0.85 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $35,139.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation is part of The Goodman Group chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. CMS has not recorded an ownership change at this facility within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Montana state average of 2.88.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with 62.8% nursing staff turnover; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $35,139.00, and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 72 beds with an average daily census of 66.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit partnership structure and is part of The Goodman Group chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since December 13, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 406-721-0680 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 406-721-0680 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current federal data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275126?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.