Skilled nursing · Missoula, MT

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation

1301 E BROADWAY, Missoula, MT 59802

3 / 5CMS 72 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Riverside Health & Rehabilitation carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Montana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 12.1 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 3.8 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.73 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 60 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Montana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.73

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

60%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

12.1%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Montana state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.73

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.83

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

60%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

46%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

3.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$11,027 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID275126

OwnershipFor profit - Partnership

ChainIndependent

Beds72

Avg residents66

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Montana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Riverside Health & Rehabilitation?

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Riverside Health & Rehabilitation been cited for resident harm?

It has $11,027 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Riverside Health & Rehabilitation appears in the record section above.

Does Riverside Health & Rehabilitation use antipsychotic medications?

12.1 percent of long-stay residents at Riverside Health & Rehabilitation are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 3.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Riverside Health & Rehabilitation's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Montana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Riverside Health & Rehabilitation?

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation is located at 1301 E BROADWAY, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 721-0680. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Riverside Health & Rehabilitation a special focus facility?

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $11,027 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Riverside Health & Rehabilitation's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Riverside Health & Rehabilitation has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Riverside Health & Rehabilitation compare to other Missoula skilled nursing facilities?

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52. Browse the full Missoula directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Riverside Health & Rehabilitation?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Riverside Health & Rehabilitation and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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