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Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation

Nursing Homes

1.0CMS overall rating
2115 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59102(406) 656-6500For profit
13/100
Concerning
CCN275029

Critical Red Flags

  • 5 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.
  • CMS has denied Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.
  • Lowest possible CMS overall rating (1 star).

Warnings

  • Staffing is below the state average (3.18 vs 3.8 nurse hours per resident per day).
  • 3 federal fines totaling $138,359.

CMS Rating Breakdown

Overall1.0
Health inspection2.0
Staffing2.0
Quality measures3.0

Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.

Trust Verification Checklist

  • CMS certified & active
  • Overall rating 3+ stars
  • Staffing at/above state average
  • No severe deficiencies in latest survey
  • No recent enforcement penalty

Staffing Reality

3.18

Total nurse hrs / resident / day

0.69

RN hrs / resident / day

3.8

State average (total)

Below the state average by 0.6 hrs/resident/day.

Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.

Inspection Deficiencies

54

Total deficiencies

5

Severe (actual harm / IJ)

December 31, 2025

Most recent survey

A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.

Enforcement History

3

Federal fines

$138,359

Total fine amount

1

Payment denials

Peer Comparison

1

This facility (stars)

2.9

State average (stars)

6

Nursing Homes in Billings

13

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Official CMS Record

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Quick Facts

Type
Nursing Home
Ownership
For profit
CCN
275029
City facilities
18

Location

Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026

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