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
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Montana
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Montana
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Montana
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Montana
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.
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
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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
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
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Missoula
60
No
13
PACIFIC NORTHWEST SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS (MT) LLC
80.4%
$1,923,240.00
$704,306.00
36.6%
36.20
3/5
4.2432
3/5
4/5
4/5
-
-
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Missoula
72
No
42
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST
90.6%
$8,017,891.00
$3,227,148.00
40.2%
66.50
3/5
4.2401
3/5
4/5
4/5
1
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
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed
Places of interest near Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1.1 miles from city 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
Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2022 – Mar 2025)
5
Inspections
30
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
6
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
27% of total
Resident Rights
6
20% of total
Infection Control
2
7% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
7% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
3% of total
Environmental
1
3% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
23
Complaint Investigations
8
Infection Control
1
State Comparison (MT)
Citations
30
Montana average: 29.7
Critical Citations
0
Montana average: 0.3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Mar 25, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | E | Environmental | F0919 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Nutrition | F0810 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0685 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0791 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0567 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0585 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2023 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2023 | D | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2023 | E | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Nov 20, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0585 | Corrected |
| Jul 06, 2023 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jul 06, 2023 | G | Nursing Services | F0726 | Corrected |
| Jul 06, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jul 06, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jul 06, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | F | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Sep 15, 2022 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
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 Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
11.8
Score
6% worse than avg
Montana avg: 11.2
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
21.8
Score
Near average
Montana avg: 21.8
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
9.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.0%
Depressive Symptoms
5.8%
Falls with Major Injury
1.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.7%
Antipsychotic Use
15.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
19.7%
Influenza Vaccine
94.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
9.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
26.9%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.3%
25% better than avg
Montana: 76.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.5%
72% better than avg
Montana: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
76.9%
Near average
Montana: 73.8%
Penalties & 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
$11K
Montana avg: $87K
87% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
Montana avg: 2.3
Compared to Montana Average
Facility: $11K |
Montana Avg: $87K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Jul 2023 - Jul 2023)
Jul 6, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$11K
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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