River Ridge
Assisted Living Facility
1415 Yellowstone River Rd, Billings, MT 59105
River Ridge is a senior care community located in Billings, MT. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Billings area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call 406-245-9330.
Operated by The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers, which runs 17 communities in our directory.
With 129 beds, River Ridge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Billings average about 69 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Billings average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Billings County, MT.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 63 problems at River Ridge. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 22 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $64,045.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
River Ridge offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 129
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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