Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation
Billings, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275029) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $142,698 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 656-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 71.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $142,698.00 at Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation, along with 1 payment denial. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Billings, Montana, first approved for certification on October 1, 1969. The facility is certified for 160 beds and reports an average of 116 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which operates 34 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.15, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $142,698.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
CMS Care Compare data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location as of the reviewed data. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail on survey findings and quality measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below 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 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with staff turnover of 71.8%; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $142,698.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 160 beds and reports an average of 116 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as For profit - Individual and is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which includes 34 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4066565600 or 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 4066656500 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275029?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.