Gallatin Rest Home

Q: What neighborhood is Gallatin Rest Home in?

Gallatin Rest Home is in the Durston Road neighborhood of Bozeman.

Q: Is Gallatin Rest Home in a walkable area?

Gallatin Rest Home has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Q: What is the license number of Gallatin Rest Home?

According to MT state health department records, Gallatin Rest Home's license number is 12977.

Q: When does Gallatin Rest Home's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Gallatin Rest Home's license expires on March 31, 2028.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Gallatin Rest Home?

Gallatin Rest Home's occupancy is 72%.

Q: Is Gallatin Rest Home a government-operated facility?

Gallatin Rest Home is a government-operated nursing facility in MT.

Q: Who is the administrator of Gallatin Rest Home?

Darcel Vaughn is the administrator of Gallatin Rest Home.

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Bozeman, MT

CMS overall rating

1221 Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715 View map

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Gallatin Rest Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Gallatin Rest Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (406) 582-3300

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Montana state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 6m per day

This facility Montana avg (4h 32m per day)

vs Montana avg

+13%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +69% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	32m per day	▼ 43% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	51m per day	▲ 69% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 47m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 18m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	■ Avg State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	20m per day	▼ 52% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

104 days

69-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: 51 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

72%

Higher than the Montana average: 61.7%

Occupied beds

50 / 69

Average occupied beds in Montana homes 55 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care

StatusCurrent

IssuanceJanuary 4, 2025

ExpirationMarch 31, 2028

License Number12977

Gallatin Rest Home is administered by Darcel Vaughn.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 18 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Montana state average

Overall vs. MT average

Latest Inspection June 5, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MT Average	vs. MT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	18	21	This facility has 14% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana nursing home (18 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 14% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	6	7	This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Montana nursing home (6 vs. MT avg 7).↓ 14% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

June 5, 2025 inspection found 7 deficiencies including failure to investigate resident theft, inadequate pressure ulcer care, incomplete psychotropic medication consent, and poor infection control practices.
June 8, 2023 complaint investigations substantiated staff verbal abuse causing psychosocial harm and found multiple failures in abuse investigation, equipment maintenance, food safety, and infection control.
July 2, 2024 routine inspection cited 2 deficiencies for meal service timing, lack of nourishing snacks, and failure to prevent Legionella growth in water systems.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 3

Montana average 5.1

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations

Montana average 29.7

Citations per inspection

Montana average 5.72

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

100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 0.3

Serious health citations

9% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

0 critical citations Montana average: 0.3

2 serious citations Montana average: 2.2

13 moderate citations Montana average: 26.5

0 minor citations 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

Total staff 86

Employees 31

Contractors 55

Staff to resident ratio 1.69 : 1

9% fewer staff per resident than Montana average

Avg staff/day 29

Average shift 8.9 hours

0% compared with Montana average

Total staff hours (quarter) 23,874

Nursing staff breakdown

7.6 hours

9.9 hours

10.2 hours

Contractor staffing

13,761 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 27 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Registered Nurse: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	12	27	39	13,568	92	100%	10.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	4	7	11	3,661	92	100%	9.9
Registered Nurse	4	7	11	1,657	91	99%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	767	67	73%	5.8
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	524	67	73%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	504	63	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	475	58	63%	8.2
Dietitian	2	0	2	463	51	55%	8.7
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	458	53	58%	8.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	406	45	49%	9
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	380	57	62%	4.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	328	62	67%	5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	89	36	39%	2.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	42	9	10%	4.6
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	25	15	16%	1.6

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 73%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 73%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 68%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 63%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 55%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 58%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 49%

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 62%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 67%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 39%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 10%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 16%

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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 0

100% fewer payment denials than Montana average

Montana average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison

This facility $64K

Montana average $87K

Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jun 5, 2025 · $55K

Civil Money Penalty Jun 5, 2025

$55K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 9.0

20% better than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score 19.5

11% better than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-stay resident measures

Below average Montana avg: 3.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.3%

21% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Walking Ability Worsened 17.5%

16% better than Montana average

Montana average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.6%

In line with Montana average

Montana average: 25.2%

Falls with Major Injury 1.2%

73% better than Montana average

Montana average: 4.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.9%

26% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 5.4%

94% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.0%

52% better than Montana average

Montana average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms 5.6%

20% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 4.7%

Antipsychotic Use 11.8%

38% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.6%

In line with Montana average

Montana average: 93.8%

Influenza Vaccine 81.8%

13% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 93.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.42

91% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 1.27

ED visits per 1,000 days 3.68

70% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 2.17

Short-stay resident measures

Average Montana avg: 2.3

Pneumococcal Vaccine 64.7%

15% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 76.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase 6.7%

278% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 39.7%

46% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 73.8%

Falls with major injury 1.4%

78% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 49.1%

9% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 64.3%

27% better than Montana average

Montana average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 51

Medicare

9.8% of residents

Medicaid

47.1% of residents

Private pay or other

43.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Gallatin Rest Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 72.4% ↑ 12.5pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$4.6M ↓ ~$326.7K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $2.1M ↓ ~$242.5K vs 2023

Operating Margin -78.4% ↑ 21.0pp vs 2023

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	69.2%	65.5%	62.0%	52.3%	53.3%	56.2%	58.3%	56.5%	53.0%	50.7%	43.4%	59.9%	72.4%
Beds	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	94	69	69	69	69
Net Income	-$190,046	-$436,026	-$550,943	-$1,182,929	-$764,718	-$1,324,210	-$973,383	-$1,099,901	-$709,842	-$952,300	-$1,052,476	-$2,631,490	$552,094
Gross Revenue	$5,285,912	$5,314,595	$5,467,922	$5,337,553	$5,589,740	$4,988,356	$5,532,956	$5,814,650	$5,921,763	$5,552,788	$2,985,498	$4,329,882	$5,920,771
Operating Expenses	$5,705,558	$5,787,538	$5,955,028	$5,985,766	$6,082,251	$6,507,676	$6,748,883	$7,072,908	$6,765,422	$6,667,122	$6,056,754	$8,611,634	$10,512,083
Net Patient Income	-$484,581	-$686,850	-$804,602	-$1,334,547	-$1,044,500	-$1,519,320	-$1,215,927	-$1,258,258	-$843,659	-$1,130,984	-$3,085,120	-$4,294,324	-$4,621,050
Net Patient Revenue	$5,220,977	$5,100,688	$5,150,426	$4,651,219	$5,037,751	$4,988,356	$5,532,956	$5,814,650	$5,921,763	$5,536,138	$2,971,634	$4,317,310	$5,891,033
Payroll Costs	$3,832,501	$3,922,260	$4,093,165	$3,968,304	$3,964,203	$3,867,454	$3,881,418	$4,095,296	$4,328,463	$4,386,626	$3,490,297	$2,313,231	$2,070,709
Operating Margin %	-9.3%	-13.5%	-15.6%	-28.7%	-20.7%	-30.5%	-22.0%	-21.6%	-14.3%	-20.4%	-103.8%	-99.5%	-78.4%
Medicare %	17.1%	16.9%	17.9%	26.2%	22.7%	21.0%	19.1%	22.6%	21.4%	12.7%	7.8%	12.2%	11.7%
Medicaid %	51.2%	49.2%	46.3%	41.9%	35.7%	38.7%	45.9%	45.7%	52.5%	59.7%	60.2%	55.0%	43.6%
Private %	31.8%	33.9%	35.8%	31.9%	41.6%	40.3%	35.0%	31.7%	26.1%	27.7%	32.0%	32.9%	44.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$220	$227	$242	$258	$275	$259	$276	$300	$326	$373	$272	$286	$323
Cost/Day	$240	$258	$280	$333	$331	$338	$337	$365	$372	$449	$555	$571	$577
Avg Length of Stay	130.4 days	102.6 days	96.8 days	68.4 days	71.7 days	79.9 days	83.1 days	74.2 days	86.2 days	116.8 days	182.0 days	153.9 days	103.6 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$5.9M

Net patient income

-$4.6M

Government Operated by federal authorities.

Net patient revenue

$5.9M

Net patient income

-$4.6M

Other income

$5.2M

Payroll costs

$2.1M 35.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$8.4M

Total costs

$10.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%

Private pay 44%

Medicaid 6%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 43%

Private pay 46%

Medicaid 11%

1.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bozeman's city center to Gallatin Rest Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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)

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)

What neighborhood is Gallatin Rest Home in?

Gallatin Rest Home is in the Durston Road neighborhood of Bozeman.

Is Gallatin Rest Home in a walkable area?

Gallatin Rest Home has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Gallatin Rest Home?

According to MT state health department records, Gallatin Rest Home's license number is 12977.

When does Gallatin Rest Home's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Gallatin Rest Home's license expires on March 31, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Gallatin Rest Home?

Gallatin Rest Home's occupancy is 72%.

Is Gallatin Rest Home a government-operated facility?

Gallatin Rest Home is a government-operated nursing facility in MT.

Who is the administrator of Gallatin Rest Home?

Darcel Vaughn is the administrator of Gallatin Rest Home.

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Gallatin Rest Home

Overview of Gallatin Rest Home

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Contact Gallatin Rest Home

Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Montana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

39 Certified Nursing Assistant

11 Licensed Practical Nurse

11 Registered Nurse

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Dietitian

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Nurse Practitioner

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Physical Therapy Aide

4 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Montana

Big Sky Waiver

Montana Community First Choice

Big Sky Rx

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

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

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