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Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Nursing Home in Montana

Overview of Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Lewistown MT. This care facility by EmpRes Healthcare Management, offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and independent living services. Their skilled nursing services are available for both short-term and long-term care where residents are provided a number of services, aimed to enhance their overall well being, or maintain a good health status. As part of these services, residents can expect 24 hour care from LNs and CNAs, as well as comprehensive therapy services for their physical and cognitive health.
Additionally, the long-term care residents of Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are also provided personalized nutritional plans from a registered dietitian to ensure that they are receiving well balanced meals and snacks. Furthermore, residents are also provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, as needed, and medication management as well as dementia care, if needed.

(406) 538-7000

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

35.5%

301 days

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

25% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$1.1M

Operating loss

-$160.5K

Privately-owned community

Home revenue

$1.1M

Operating loss

-$160.5K

Payroll costs

$288.5K

27.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$927.6K

Total costs $1.2M

Types of Care at Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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5 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	70	91.4%	+48%	3.01				-45%	-33%	0	15	5.0	0	65	-	0	Dodge, Jenifer	$8.2M	$2.6M	31.3%	275056
Eureka of Cascadia, LLC dba Mountain View of Cascadia		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). 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.	Eureka	49	69.3%	+12%	3.56				+30%	-21%	0	13	4.3	0	47	-	-	Carvey, Dianna	$3.7M	$1.5M	40.8%	275084
Avantara Billings		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). 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.	Billings (East Central)	160	65.6%	+6%	3.57				+23%	-21%	3	49	6.1	5	105	A+	72	Caldwell, Sarah	$7.6M	$3.5M	46.8%	275029
Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	-	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	62	35.5%	-42%	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	39	Central Montana Snf Operations Holdings Llc	$1.0M	$0.3M	28.2%	275064
Eastern Montana Veterans Home	-	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 (Montana Avenue)	80	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0	0	0.0	0	-	-	18	-	-	-	-	-

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH

Community: Clancy

Bed Count: 70

Occupancy: 91.4%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +48%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.0

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-45%

Staffing vs State Avg: -33%

Citations: 15

Citations per Inspection: 5.0

Avg Residents/Day: 64.80

Operator: Dodge, Jenifer

Home Revenue: $8,184,796.00

Payroll Costs: $2,564,731.00

Payroll %: 31.3%

CCN: 275056

Eureka of Cascadia, LLC dba Mountain View of Cascadia

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Eureka

Bed Count: 49

Occupancy: 69.3%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +12%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.6

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+30%

Staffing vs State Avg: -21%

Citations: 13

Citations per Inspection: 4.3

Avg Residents/Day: 46.50

Operator: Carvey, Dianna

Home Revenue: $3,688,314.00

Payroll Costs: $1,503,855.00

Payroll %: 40.8%

CCN: 275084

Avantara Billings

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Billings (East Central)

Bed Count: 160

Occupancy: 65.6%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +6%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.6

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+23%

Staffing vs State Avg: -21%

Number of Fines: 3

Citations: 49

Citations per Inspection: 6.1

Severe Citations: 5

Avg Residents/Day: 104.80

Operator: Caldwell, Sarah

Home Revenue: $7,573,930.00

Payroll Costs: $3,542,199.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

CCN: 275029

Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: AL MC NH RC

Community: Lewistown

Bed Count: 62

Occupancy: 35.5%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -42%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: Central Montana Snf Operations Holdings Llc

Home Revenue: $1,022,755.00

Payroll Costs: $288,519.00

Payroll %: 28.2%

CCN: 275064

Eastern Montana Veterans Home

Type of care: NH

Community: Glendive (Montana Avenue)

Bed Count: 80

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 40 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

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

Benefits

Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

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

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

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Age —

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

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Montana SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

0.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Lewistown's city center to Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.14 miles to nearest hospital (Central Montana Medical Center)

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Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 35.5% ↓ 1.5pp vs 2022

Net Income -$160.5K ↑ ~$444.9K vs 2022

Total Payroll $563.8K ↓ ~$949.0K vs 2022

Profit Margin -15.7% ↑ 3.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	45.5%	47.6%	52.4%	69.5%	71.4%	49.4%	51.1%	37.0%	35.5%
Beds	85	85	85	62	62	85	62	62	62
Net Income	-$275,407	-$61,606	$131,180	$73,405	$118,866	$1,257,103	$651,621	-$605,365	-$160,509
Gross Revenue	$3,295,800	$3,633,549	$6,379,411	$6,180,677	$6,306,406	$6,236,717	$4,831,980	$3,214,106	$1,022,755
Operating Expenses	$3,418,355	$3,480,366	$3,621,134	$3,640,588	$3,903,042	$3,604,003	$3,212,656	$2,919,576	$1,000,414
Net Patient Revenue	$3,117,365	$3,365,093	$3,674,597	$3,612,689	$3,900,448	$4,268,543	$3,297,065	$2,079,554	$807,012
Total Payroll	$1,676,917	$1,456,307	$1,984,461	$2,000,499	$2,061,236	$2,038,569	$1,880,561	$1,512,822	$563,815
Profit Margin %	-8.4%	-1.7%	2.1%	1.2%	1.9%	20.2%	13.5%	-18.8%	-15.7%
Medicare %	7.2%	7.8%	4.7%	6.0%	6.8%	4.0%	2.2%	2.4%	3.4%
Medicaid %	60.5%	62.9%	70.8%	71.0%	67.2%	73.0%	75.1%	77.9%	64.2%
Private %	32.3%	29.3%	24.5%	22.9%	26.0%	23.1%	22.7%	19.7%	32.4%
Revenue/Day	$221	$227	$226	$230	$242	$278	$285	$249	$298
Cost/Day	$242	$235	$223	$231	$242	$235	$278	$349	$370
Avg Length of Stay	114.0 days	145.2 days	176.8 days	271.3 days	215.3 days	451.9 days	2,313.4 days	209.2 days	300.8 days

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