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Nursing Home in Montana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in Montana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Overview of Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Situated at the tranquil community of Clancy, MT, Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation provides skilled care, rehabilitation, and long- and short-term care. With the seniors’ wellness in mind, the community specializes in rehabilitation including occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation commits to delivering top-tier care and support for its residents.

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation values the individuality of its residents, providing them with care plans created for their unique needs. With a team of kind, compassionate, and highly trained professionals, residents receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve. Necessities are provided, however, the community encourages to bring personal items for better comfort and familiarity. Community amenities include an elegant dining hall and spacious lobby.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Montana average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
5/5
Montana average: 2.6/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
Montana average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Montana average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 1m per day

This home provides 23% less nursing time per resident than the Montana average.

Montana average: 3h 54m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 31m per day 56m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 50m per day 2h 32m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 20m per day 3h 29m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 4m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 20m per day 41m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 70

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Montana average
Occupancy rate 91.4%
Residents per day (avg) 65
Occupancy rate
91.4%
Residents per day (avg)
65

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.3M
Operating loss
-$40.2K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.3M
Operating loss
-$40.2K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
31% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
Total costs $8.3M
Bed community size
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care
StatusCurrent
IssuanceFebruary 10, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 10, 2028

Additional Licensing Details

License Number13591

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, 24/7 Nursing Care, Assistance with Daily Living, Respite Care, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Wound Care, Tracheostomy Care, Orthopedic Rehab, Post-Surgical Care, Pulmonary Care, Bariatric Care, Oncology Care, Hospice Care

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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Building Type: Single story building

Inspection History

In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.

4 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

3 with issues

1 without issues

Latest inspection

Date December 19, 2024
Complaint Investigation

15 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Montana average: 21 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Montana average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 15

Montana average 29.7

Citations per inspection
5

Montana average 5.72


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

0 critical citations More info Montana average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Montana average: 2.2

15 moderate citations More info Montana average: 26.5

0 minor citations More info Montana average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Dec 19, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Lincoln The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.

4 facilities compared · CMS & MT Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Clancy
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91.4%
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Dodge, Jenifer
$8.2M
$2.6M
31.3%
275056
Big Sky Healthcare Community
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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Big Sky
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Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Lewistown
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Central Montana Snf Operations Holdings Llc
$1.0M
$0.3M
28.2%
275064
Eastern Montana Veterans Home
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Glendive
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 59
Employees 54
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 0.92:1
48% worse than Montana average

Montana average ratio: 1.77:1

Avg staff/day 23
Average shift 8.8 hours
0% compared with Montana average

Montana average: 8.6 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 18,509
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

10.2%

1,890 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant202226,53491100%10
Medication Aide/Technician4041,93991100%10.4
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,8949099%9.9
Registered Nurse5051,4988998%10.3
Physical Therapy Aide2029406774%7.8
Nurse Aide in Training7079367582%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2028368695%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1015847380%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
RN Director of Nursing1014806066%8
Qualified Social Worker1014156066%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist1013816066%6.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0112614246%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician2131704044%4.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111041314%8
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
7 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 82%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 95%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 80%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 46%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 44%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
64 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (1.6%)
Medicaid
51 residents (79.7%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (18.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.2
9% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.3
7% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-stay resident measures
Average Montana avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.3%
35% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.5%
18% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.2%
24% better than Montana average

Montana average: 25.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
62% better than Montana average

Montana average: 4.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
57% better than Montana average

Montana average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
39% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 18.0%
283% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 4.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 40.0%
109% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.0%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 93.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
5% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 93.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.01
20% better than Montana average

Montana average: 1.27

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.30
40% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.17

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Montana avg: 2.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 50.0%
35% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 76.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 48.3%
35% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 73.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.7%
38% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 18.4%
23% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.0%
160% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 21.9%
59% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.9%
15% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 50.6%

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Not assessed.

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Montana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.