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Eagle Cliff Healthcare Community is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that provides peaceful living for short-term or long-term residents in Yellowstone County. The skilled nursing home also provides services for memory care. Residents choosing from all kinds of living options receive supportive assistance for everyday living with enriching activities, contributing to a high success rate for recovery.
Eagle Cliff Healthcare Community has designed a personalized care plan tailored to each unique individual– inclusive of specialized therapies with licensed care professionals, skilled nurses, therapists, and post-hospital care.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
7% of new residents, often for short stays.
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-22% -22% -35% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Eagle Cliff Healthcare Community
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-22%
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4.0 miles from city center — 1.87 miles to nearest hospital (Elizabeth A. Buisker, DO)
1415 Yellowstone River Rd, Billings, MT 59105
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 8.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 8.9 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 14,188 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,444 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,559 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,000 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 911 | 77 | 85% | 6.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 509 | 60 | 66% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 43 | 47% | 11.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 35 | 38% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 271 | 24 | 26% | 11.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 239 | 66 | 73% | 2.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 179 | 21 | 23% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 98 | 46 | 51% | 2.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 62 | 68% | 0.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 43% | 0.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 6 | 7% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 37 | 41% | 0.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1% | 11.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2% | 0.3 |
Montana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
43 of 64 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 64 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 64 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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100% better than Montana average
Montana average: 0.3
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82% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 2.2
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.6
40% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 11.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
27.8
28% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 21.8
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.1%
9% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 19.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
36.4%
75% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 20.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.1%
In line with Montana average
Montana average: 25.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
11% better than Montana average
Montana average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.7%
39% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Montana average
Montana average: 2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.0%
31% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.8%
44% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
27% better than Montana average
Montana average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.0%
6% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 93.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
5% better than Montana average
Montana average: 93.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
12% better than Montana average
Montana average: 76.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.8%
175% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.8%
19% better than Montana average
Montana average: 73.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
14% higher than Montana average
Montana average: $87K
115% more fines than Montana average
Montana average: 2.3
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Montana average
Montana average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 1, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 26, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Eagle Cliff Healthcare Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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