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Health Inspection

Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation

August 28, 2025 · Billings, MT · 2115 Central Ave
Citations 7
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 160
Provider ID 275029
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Yellowstone River Nursing And Rehabilitation
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Inspection Summary

YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT — inspection on August 28, 2025.

Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

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Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

Federal health inspectors cited YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION in BILLINGS, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-28.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BILLINGS, MT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from YELLOWSTONE RIVER NURSING AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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