Total health inspections
5
Montana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is the epitome of excellence when it comes to senior living care, as evidenced by its outstanding nursing home quality measures. Within this extraordinary community, exceptional standards are upheld to ensure that residents receive the utmost care and support they deserve. The ambiance exudes warmth and comfort, creating a welcoming environment that feels like home.
The dedicated team of professionals utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to deliver personalized treatment plans, all while maintaining the highest nursing home quality measures. These measures serve as a testament to the community’s commitment to providing superior care and achieving optimal outcomes for its residents. In addition to top-notch medical services, Riverside goes above and beyond to ensure resident satisfaction. The community values transparency and encourages open communication by actively seeking and addressing nursing home reviews. This commitment to ongoing improvement allows Riverside to continuously enhance its services, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care and comfort.
Randy Sparks serves as the Executive Director at Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation, LLC. He is dedicated to providing a pleasant, comfortable, and enjoyable stay for residents, whether short-term or long-term. Randy emphasizes compassionate, individualized care and takes pride in serving the community and veterans. He warmly invites visitors to explore the facility’s services and experience the supportive environment firsthand.
Quality ratings
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
72
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.6%
Residents per day (avg)
67
Occupancy rate
90.6%
Residents per day (avg)
67
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$8.0M
Operating loss
-$982.0K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$8,047,237.00
Operating loss
$-981,985.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.0M
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Veteran Care, Rehab, Therapy, Sunshine Place, News and Events
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Nutritious, flavorful meals, including special and modified diets as needed.
Types of Care at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Hospice Care
Assisted Living
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The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center
-43%
-6%
+30%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Missoula (Upper Rattlesnake)
60
No
13
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (MT) LLC
80.4%
$1,923,240.00
$704,306.00
36.6%
36.20
4.2432
-
34
-
-43%-6%+30%-
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-10%
-6%
+47%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Missoula (Heart of Missoula)
72
No
42
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST
90.6%
$8,017,891.00
$3,227,148.00
40.2%
66.50
4.2401
1
30
1
-10%-6%+47%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Big Sky Palliative and Hospice
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Missoula (Franklin to the Fort)
-
No
62
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Village Health & Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Missoula
193
No
49
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Studio / 1 Bed
Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Missoula (Upper Rattlesnake)
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (MT) LLC
CCN:
275035
Occupancy:
80.4%
Home Revenue:
$1,923,240.00
Payroll Costs:
$704,306.00
Payroll %:
36.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2432
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
34
RN share vs State Avg:
-43%
-43%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Missoula (Heart of Missoula)
Bed Count:
72
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST
CCN:
275126
Occupancy:
90.6%
Home Revenue:
$8,017,891.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,227,148.00
Payroll %:
40.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
66.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2401
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+47%
+47%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Places of interest near Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1.1 miles from city center — 1.26 miles to nearest hospital (Providence Wound Care Center)
1301 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
145
Total Staff
91
Employees
54
Contractors
26,416
Total Hours (Quarter)
37
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 9.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 85 | 7.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
124 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.9%
of total hours from contractors
3,146 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 10
Certified Nursing Assistant: 24
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 10
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 24 | 85 | 14,913 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 10 | 20 | 4,918 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1,653 | 90 | 99% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 944 | 71 | 78% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 862 | 86 | 95% | 6.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 439 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 56% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 255 | 40 | 44% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 230 | 34 | 37% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 196 | 26 | 29% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 178 | 25 | 27% | 7.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 169 | 39 | 43% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 88 | 32 | 35% | 2.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 10 | 11% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 8 | 9% | 3.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 4% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 8% | 1.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Citations per inspection
6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Montana averageMontana average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
1
1
55% better than Montana averageMontana average: 2.2
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
28 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 25, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 25, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
64
Total Residents
Medicare
11
(17.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
30
(46.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
23
(35.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.8
6% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 11.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.8
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 21.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.9%
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 19.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
5% better than Montana averageMontana average: 20.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.9%
7% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 25.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
78% better than Montana averageMontana average: 4.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.9%
58% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
65% better than Montana averageMontana average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.6%
58% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.8%
23% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 4.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.0%
22% better than Montana averageMontana average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 93.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 93.7%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.87
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.87
31% better than Montana averageMontana average: 1.27
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.61
72% better than Montana averageMontana average: 2.17
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
25% better than Montana averageMontana average: 76.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
72% better than Montana averageMontana average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.9%
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 73.8%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.9%
18% better than Montana averageMontana average: 19.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.7%
29% better than Montana averageMontana average: 15.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.0%
23% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.5%
13% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.3%
5% better than Montana averageMontana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$11K
87% lower than Montana averageMontana average: $87K
Number of fines
1
57% fewer fines than Montana averageMontana average: 2.3
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Montana averageMontana average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$11K
Montana average
$87K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 6, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 6, 2023
$11K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.6%
↑ 14.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$981,985
↑ ~$948K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,535,984
↑ ~$413K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-12.3%
↑ 19.0pp vs 2022
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