Yellowstone River Nursing: Social Worker Gap - MT
The deficiency, cited at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affected a small number of residents. Inspectors found the facility was not consistently following through on the care planning process the way it is supposed to work: assessing what a resident needs, accounting for their personal and cultural preferences, and producing a written plan that describes exactly what services will be provided to help that person reach or maintain their best possible condition.
The care plan is supposed to be built by a team, including the resident's attending physician or a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse responsible for that resident, and any other staff whose expertise the resident's situation requires. At Yellowstone River, that process was breaking down for at least some residents.
Care plans also exist to document when a resident has refused a treatment. Without that documentation, there is no record of the resident's choice, and no way for staff coming on a new shift to know what has or hasn't been offered.
The inspection was conducted on November 19, 2025, in response to a complaint. Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 2115 Central Ave in Billings.
The facility's plan to correct the deficiency was not included in the inspection report. Residents or family members seeking that information can contact the nursing home directly or reach the Montana state survey agency.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Yellowstone River Nursing and Rehabilitation from 2025-11-19 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 19, 2025.
The deficiency, cited at a level of minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affected a small number of residents.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.