Nursing homeFAID #7473
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
160
CMS facility ID
275029
Care type
Nursing home
County
Yellowstone
Facility name
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Street address
2115 CENTRAL AVE
City / state / ZIP
Billings, MT 59102
Phone
(406) 656-6500
Website
About this facility — Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation
Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Billings, Montana. It is licensed for 160 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 Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation 84 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $142,698 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
Parent company
Eduro Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Registered owners & officers
Bewsey, Michael
Officer — since 2023
Caldwell, Sarah
Managing employee — since 2023
Monroe, Dustin
Officer — since 2023
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1969-10-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
17 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$142,698 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-28
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$337 per day (≈ $10,240/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
68% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
66% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
5% below the MT median of $355/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
160
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 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0637
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-07
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0698
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0760
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-05-22
2025-12-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-12-09
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (77 citations)
2025-11-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-14
F-0711
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-12-14
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-12-14
F-0745
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-12-14
F-0850
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected 2025-12-14
2025-08-28Health inspection7 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F-0585
E · No harm found
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 2025-09-19
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F-0812
E · 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 2025-09-19
2025-06-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-20
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 2025-06-20
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0726
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0559
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-04-18
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 2025-04-18
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0918
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide a bathroom in or located near each resident’s room.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0919
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-04-18
2024-12-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0758
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-07-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered16 citations
F-0553
E · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0584
E · 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 2024-09-05
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-09-05
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 2024-09-05
F-0835
D · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-09-05
F-0925
F · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-09-05
2023-10-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-11-21
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-11-21
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-21
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-11-21
F-0758
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-11-21
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-21
2023-06-22Health inspection6 citations
F-0584
E · 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 2023-07-21
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-07-21
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-21
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-07-21
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-07-21
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-21
2025-08-28Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0222
E · 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 2025-09-28
K-0300
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-11-18
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 2025-09-28
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-09-28
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-09-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-28
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-09-28
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-09-28
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-28
2024-07-18Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0321
D · 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 2024-09-01
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0364
D · No harm found
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-01
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-01
2023-06-22Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0222
E · 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 2023-08-22
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-08-22
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-22
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-22
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-08-22
Federal penalties
2026-05-06Fine$19,635
2026-05-06Fine$23,600
2025-08-28Fine$87,019
2025-06-04Fine$12,444
2025-08-28Medicare payment denial — 47 days
Total fines$142,698
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 275029.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
2.5★★★★★42 ratings on Google
★Lorene · 2026-05-20 · via Google“Staff are set up for failure here. I would recommend Saint John’s or even river ridge ! teamwork is not a priority at this place unfortunately! Very disappointed in the way things are handled here. There is issues at all LTC facilities but most of it is not the caregivers fault it’s the staffing or lack of! And lack of communication and ineffective stocking and availability of supplies. Not the …”
★★★★★Esther · 2025-08-09 · via Google“I have been coming to visit my friends here for over a year now and noticed how much cleaner and homey it is than a visit I had at Eagle Cliff in the heights this past week. It’s important to have a facility that doesn’t reek so visitors will come! Sad enuf so many elderly are forgotten or avoided by family because of where they live. Yellowstone River is super friendly, organized fun, and smells …”
★★★★★Heidi K · 2025-10-04 · via Google“My mom‘s been there twice now for rehab and we like it there she does too. Everybody’s very friendly. You have good food options. Someone one’s always checking to see if Mom would like a beverage or snack. The rooms are nice and roomy. The room are also a little bit cold Like a hospital usually is but she’s got lots of blankets and she’s heading to play bingo. Today I took my Chihuahua in and she …”
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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