Gallatin Rest Home

Nursing Home
Overview of Gallatin Rest Home

Embark on a journey of compassionate care and rehabilitation at Gallatin Rest Home. This premier assisted living community offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities renowned for its commitment to exceptional care. Nestled in Bozeman, Montana, this assisted living community is esteemed and firmly established its reputation based on unwavering dedication to quality care.

Situated for easy access along North 7th Avenue and North 19th Avenue, its location is notably convenient. The distinctive nature of licensed nursing homes lies in the specialized services they offer and the qualifications upheld by their staff. Additionally, it’s a certified Medicare/Medicaid facility with 94 beds and proudly maintains a tobacco-free environment.

(406) 582-3300

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Montana average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Montana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Montana average: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Montana average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 6m per day

This home provides 13% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Montana average: 4h 32m 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. 54m per day 56m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 53m per day 30m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 4m 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. 3h 56m 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. 33m per day 41m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 69

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Montana average
Occupancy rate 72.4%
Residents per day (avg) 50
Occupancy rate
72.4%
Residents per day (avg)
50

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$11.1M
Surplus of revenue
$552.1K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$11,093,915.00
Surplus of revenue
$552,094.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
14% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
Total costs $10.5M
Bed community size
69-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: 51 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Status
Current
Facility Type
Long Term Care
License Date
January 4, 2025
License Expiration
March 31, 2028

Additional licensing details

License number: 12977

Ownership & operating entity

Gallatin Rest Home is administrated by Vaughn, Darcel.

Types of Care at Gallatin Rest Home

Skilled Nursing
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The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
Gallatin Rest Home
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bozeman
69
No
51
GALLATIN COUNTY
72.4%
$5,920,771.00
$1,548,907.00
26.2%
50.30
4/5
5.1066
4/5
4/5
3/5
2
15
2
-7%
+13%
+17%
Livingston Health and Rehab Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Livingston
88
No
64
-
41.7%
$1,826,458.00
$582,104.00
31.9%
46.70
1/5
3.8300
1/5
3/5
2/5
1
33
2
+3%
-15%
-32%

Places of interest near Gallatin Rest Home

Address 1.3 miles from city center — 0.37 miles to nearest hospital (Joint Repair and Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana)

Address 1221 Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

84
Total Staff
25
Employees
59
Contractors
26,033
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
9.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 12 9.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 9 10.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 39 10.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
61 staff
10.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
1.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
60.9%
of total hours from contractors
15,859 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Certified Nursing Assistant: 29 Registered Nurse: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 10 29 39 15,365 91 100% 10.3
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 6 9 3,329 91 100% 10.5
Registered Nurse 4 8 12 2,497 91 100% 9.1
Other Dietary Services Staff 3 0 3 970 66 73% 5.9
Speech Language Pathologist 0 2 2 540 65 71% 7.7
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 490 53 58% 9.2
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 469 52 57% 9
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 3 3 447 62 68% 6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 6 6 444 65 71% 5.9
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 438 55 60% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 376 40 44% 9.4
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 87 36 40% 2.4
Physical Therapy Aide 0 1 1 33 7 8% 4.8
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 30 18 20% 1.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Montana average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
5

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

12 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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 2
9% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

0 critical citations More info Montana average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Montana average: 2.2

13 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 Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: County Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
51 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (9.8%)
Medicaid 24 (47.1%)
Private Pay/Other 22 (43.1%)
Specialized Care Beds
1 Total Specialty Beds
1.4% of Bed Capacity
1
Hospice Beds
1.4%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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. 9.0
20% better 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. 19.5
11% better than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.3%
21% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.5%
16% better 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 25.6%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 25.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
73% 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 7.9%
26% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.4%
94% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.0%
52% better than Montana average

Montana average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.6%
20% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 4.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.8%
38% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.6%
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 81.8%
13% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 93.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.42
91% worse 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. 3.68
70% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 2.17

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 64.7%
15% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 76.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.7%
278% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 39.7%
46% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 73.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.4%
78% 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. 49.1%
9% 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. 64.3%
27% better than Montana average

Montana average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $64K
27% lower than Montana average

Montana average: $87K

Number of fines 2
14% fewer fines than Montana average

Montana average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info 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

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $64K
Montana average $87K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 5, 2025
$55K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 8, 2023
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.

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