Nursing homeFAID #7510
River Ridge
1415 YELLOWSTONE RIVER RD, BILLINGS, MT, 59105
(406) 245-9330
129 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
129
CMS facility ID
275123
Care type
Nursing home
County
Yellowstone
Facility name
River Ridge
Legal entity
River Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Llc
Street address
1415 YELLOWSTONE RIVER RD
City / state / ZIP
Billings, MT 59105
Phone
(406) 245-9330
Website
About this facility — River Ridge
River Ridge is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Billings, Montana. It is licensed for 129 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Montana (75 beds).
It is one of 38 senior care facilities in Billings and 62 skilled nursing facilities across Montana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited River Ridge 110 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $80,893 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Operator / owner
Michael Moore
Parent company
The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Amin Family Limited Partnership
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2023
Fey, Kristin
Indirect owner — 9% stake — since 2023
Myers Living Trust
Direct owner — 6% stake — since 2023
Anderson, Wendy
Operational control — since 2023
Cashmer Llc
Direct owner — since 2023
Cottonwood Healthcare Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Dover Ruxpin Family Limited Partnership
Direct owner — since 2023
Myers, Cindy
Indirect owner — since 2023
Myers, Daniel
Indirect owner — since 2023
Myers, Sheri
Indirect owner — since 2023
Myers, Walter
Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Professional Business Advisors Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Swain, Jared
Officer — since 2023
Williamson, Zack
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Wipfli Llp
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1988-04-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$80,893 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-15
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$323 per day (≈ $9,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
85% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 12% private/other
Occupancy
40% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% below the MT median of $355/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
129
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0745
E · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2026-02-14
F-0887
F · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-02-14
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0554
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-26
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-26
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-26
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-26
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-26
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-26
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (93 citations)
2024-11-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0625
E · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0680
E · No harm found
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0689
B · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0693
E · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0727
D · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0802
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0882
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0883
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0582
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0585
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-09-30
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-30
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-04-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-24
F-0688
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-24
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-05-24
F-0732
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-05-23
2023-10-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered16 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-12-11
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0727
D · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-25
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-25
2026-01-15Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2026-02-20
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-02-20
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2026-02-20
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2026-02-20
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2026-02-20
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2026-02-20
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0300
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-02-20
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-02-20
2024-11-07Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-12-31
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-12-31
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-12-31
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0914
E · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-31
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-31
2023-10-26Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-11-25
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-25
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-30
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-22
K-0300
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-11-25
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-11-25
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-25
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-25
K-0921
E · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Federal penalties
2024-08-01Fine$58,728
2024-02-12Fine$1,899
2024-01-22Fine$3,418
2023-10-26Fine$16,848
Total fines$80,893
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 275123.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.0★★★★★31 ratings on Google
★Sabrina V Kraft · 2026-02-27 · via Google“Staff works hard to work with what they have. There is very little budget given to food services to accommodate quality food. Food is poor quality due to lack of funding. Administrator can be hostile and biased. PT dept tries to help. CNA's work harder than they should have to. Very short staffed in all depts. Where is all the $$$ going to????? Upper management is not in touch with what i…”
★★★★★Dakota Belliston · 2026-05-06 · via Google“The team here at River Ridge is absolutely amazing! Thank you for the love and compassion you shared to our family.”
★★★★★Krystal Olson · 2026-07-31 · via Google“Staff is attentive. Karen & Tina are great work with!”
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1356471411
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Google Business Profile
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