Nursing Home in Billings, MT · CMS Data August 2026

Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation

How Does Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation Rate?

Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 160-bed for-profit nursing home in Billings, MT. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.2 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on August 28, 2025, cited 17 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 1 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 3.2 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 17
Certified beds: 160

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

2115 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	1 of 5	Much below average
Health inspections	1 of 5	Much below average
Staffing	2 of 5	Below average
Quality measures	2 of 5	Below average
Quality for long-stay residents	2 of 5	Below average
Quality for short-stay residents	2 of 5	Below average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	3.2 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.7 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	1.8 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	2.8 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	72%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	76%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Last standard health inspection	August 28, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	17
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	10
Fines in the past 3 years	4 totaling $142,698
Payment denials in the past 3 years	1

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	30%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	1.7%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	5.7%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	4.7%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	3.2%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	24%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Certified beds	160
Average residents per day	116
Ownership	For profit - Individual
Legal business name	YELLOWSTONE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER LLC
Chain or affiliated group	EDURO HEALTHCARE (34 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	October 1969
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Montana's Montana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program ((800) 332-2272) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Montana.