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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)

Nurse hours per resident 3.01/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

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.

91.4%

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

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

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

Home revenue

$8.3M

Operating loss

-$40.2K

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$8,280,929.00

Operating loss

$-40,214.00

Payroll costs

$2.6M

31% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.8M

Total costs $8.3M

70-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Status

Current

Facility Type

Long Term Care

License Date

February 10, 2025

License Expiration

January 10, 2028

Additional licensing details

License number: 13591

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short-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?

Minimum Age: 55

Building Type: Single story building

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Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

SNF

Clancy

DODGE, JENIFER

91.4%

$8,184,796.00

$2,564,731.00

31.3%

64.80

4/5

3.0147

5/5

1/5

2/5

Big Sky Healthcare Community

SNF

Big Sky

Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

Lewistown

CENTRAL MONTANA SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC

35.5%

$1,022,755.00

$288,519.00

28.2%

Eastern Montana Veterans Home

SNF

Glendive

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF

Community: Clancy

Bed Count: 70

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: DODGE, JENIFER

CCN: 275056

Occupancy: 91.4%

Home Revenue: $8,184,796.00

Payroll Costs: $2,564,731.00

Payroll %: 31.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 64.80

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0147

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Big Sky Healthcare Community

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Big Sky

Pets Allowed: No

Central Montana Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: AL MC SNF RC

Community: Lewistown

Bed Count: 62

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CENTRAL MONTANA SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 275064

Occupancy: 35.5%

Home Revenue: $1,022,755.00

Payroll Costs: $288,519.00

Payroll %: 28.2%

Eastern Montana Veterans Home

Type of care: SNF

Community: Glendive

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: No

474 Hwy 282, Clancy, MT 59634

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

18,509

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	10.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	9.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	22	10	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

44 staff

9.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10.2%

of total hours from contractors

1,890 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	2	22	6,534	91	100%	10
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	1,939	91	100%	10.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	0	5	1,894	90	99%	9.9
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,498	89	98%	10.3
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	940	67	74%	7.8
Nurse Aide in Training	7	0	7	936	75	82%	8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	836	86	95%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	584	73	80%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	415	60	66%	6.9
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	381	60	66%	6.4
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	261	42	46%	6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	1	3	170	40	44%	4.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	104	13	14%	8

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Total Health inspections 3

41% below Montana average

Montana average: 5.1

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total Health citations 15

49% below Montana average

Montana average: 29.7

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 14 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Montana average

Montana average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

Moderate Health citations 15

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 19, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 19, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 19, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 19, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Eduro Healthcare

Resident Census by Payment Source

64 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1.6%)

Medicaid 51 (79.7%)

Private Pay/Other 12 (18.8%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.2

9% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score 23.3

7% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 26.3%

35% above Montana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 24.5%

18% above Montana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.2%

24% below Montana average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.6%

62% below Montana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.7%

57% below Montana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

39% below Montana average.

Depressive Symptoms 18.0%

283% above Montana average.

Antipsychotic Use 40.0%

109% above Montana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.0%

3% below Montana average.

Influenza Vaccine 88.9%

5% below Montana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.0%

1% below Montana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 50.0%

35% worse than Montana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Montana average

Influenza Vaccine 48.3%

35% worse than Montana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.4% ↑ 1.7pp vs 2022

Net Income -$40,214 ↓ ~$177K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,867,886 ↑ ~$170K vs 2022

Profit Margin -0.5% ↓ 2.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.7%	95.8%	90.3%	90.8%	77.1%	80.2%	85.4%	93.1%	95.0%	86.4%	90.9%	89.7%	91.4%
Beds	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70
Net Income	$159,816	$338,415	-$345,279	-$28,143	-$235,677	$170,818	$365,458	$1,252,408	$1,165,082	$714,898	$1,554,457	$137,064	-$40,214
Gross Revenue	$3,270,099	$5,332,770	$4,913,156	$4,633,964	$4,150,467	$4,334,094	$4,741,621	$5,431,525	$5,544,440	$3,451,934	$7,093,208	$6,720,101	$8,184,796
Operating Expenses	$2,613,344	$4,339,630	$5,028,886	$4,238,515	$4,137,054	$4,011,998	$4,149,945	$3,986,564	$4,276,354	$3,010,129	$5,799,588	$6,699,748	$7,058,186
Net Patient Revenue	$2,743,196	$4,678,045	$4,683,607	$4,209,926	$3,777,273	$3,987,419	$4,295,000	$4,952,553	$5,209,046	$3,421,968	$6,752,506	$6,631,702	$6,921,839
Total Payroll	$1,569,512	$2,687,314	$2,844,167	$2,875,348	$2,524,515	$2,408,748	$2,556,765	$2,255,805	$2,435,670	$1,705,836	$3,162,601	$3,697,903	$3,867,886
Profit Margin %	4.9%	6.4%	-7.0%	-0.6%	-5.7%	3.9%	7.7%	23.1%	21.0%	20.7%	21.9%	2.0%	-0.5%
Medicare %	14.0%	9.3%	6.6%	6.5%	5.1%	4.6%	4.1%	3.6%	2.8%	5.4%	7.9%	7.4%	4.0%
Medicaid %	55.6%	59.2%	67.0%	70.7%	76.4%	75.2%	79.6%	81.1%	80.0%	83.7%	72.7%	74.2%	78.3%
Private %	30.4%	31.5%	26.4%	22.7%	18.5%	20.1%	16.2%	15.4%	17.2%	10.9%	19.4%	18.4%	17.7%
Revenue/Day	$189	$192	$203	$182	$192	$195	$197	$208	$215	$233	$291	$289	$297
Cost/Day	$180	$178	$218	$183	$210	$196	$190	$168	$176	$205	$250	$292	$302
Avg Length of Stay	171.1 days	146.2 days	106.8 days	147.7 days	187.6 days	175.2 days	224.9 days	203.2 days	224.8 days	134.8 days	211.0 days	183.3 days	162.1 days

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).

MT Specifics: Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

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

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

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MT Specifics: Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).

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

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

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.

MT Specifics: 10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Montana SCSEP

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

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

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).

MT Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

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Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Montana

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Montana

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Montana

Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Montana

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Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

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Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Montana Community First Choice

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