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Nursing homes in Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone County, Montana, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 894 certified beds.
86% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 353 health deficiencies over three cycles, 39.5 per 100 beds against 37.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $822K across 18 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Yellowstone County | Montana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 61 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 86% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 39.5 | 37.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $822K | $3.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John'S Lutheran Home | Billings | 186 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 21.5 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center | Billings | 90 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 40.0 | $115K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Billings | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 52.0 | $63K | 21 May 2026 |
| River Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Billings | 129 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 63 | 48.8 | $81K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center | Laurel | 79 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 51.9 | $7K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Skyline Heights Nursing and RehabilitationSFF Candidate | Billings | 150 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 42.0 | $414K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation | Billings | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 58 | 36.3 | $143K | 6 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 14 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 14 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 13 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 13 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 13 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Evergreen Healthcare Group (2), Eduro Healthcare (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Yellowstone County, Montana?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 894 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Yellowstone County have the highest CMS ratings?
St John'S Lutheran Home (4 stars), Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars), Billings Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC (2 stars)
How do Yellowstone County nursing homes compare with Montana?
86% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 39.5 per 100 beds against 37.9 statewide.