ElderGrade
C

56/100

Average

Gallatin Rest Home

1221 W Durston Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715

CMS 3/5 stars (406) 582-3300
Certified beds
69
Occupancy
71%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $55,413 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 26/30 Staffing 15/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 5/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

5/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $55,413 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Jun 5, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

E Jun 5, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 5, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 2, 2024 F0809

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BOYER, JENNIFER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GALLATIN COUNTY Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BOYER, JENNIFER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VANCE, MELISSA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VAUGHN, DARCEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GALLATIN COUNTY Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BOYER, JENNIFER Individual ADP OF THE SNF
VANCE, MELISSA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
VAUGHN, DARCEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GALLATIN COUNTY Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Gallatin Rest Home

What is the ElderGrade for Gallatin Rest Home? +

Gallatin Rest Home holds an ElderGrade of C (56 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Gallatin Rest Home? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Gallatin Rest Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 15 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Gallatin Rest Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Gallatin Rest Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.