Skyline Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation
Billings, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275020) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $413,752 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (406) 656-5010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Skyline Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Montana's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Skyline Heights reports 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.7%.
Yes, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $413,752.00 and 1 payment denial for Skyline Heights. CMS has also designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, indicating a pattern of serious quality issues under increased inspection.
About this facility
Skyline Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, first approved for certification in 1967. The facility is certified for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 76.2 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and the facility is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which operates 34 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Skyline Heights holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Montana state average of 2.88. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.26 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.7%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $413,752.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS has designated Skyline Heights as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning the facility has a pattern of serious quality issues and is subject to increased CMS inspection scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. No abuse icon flag is indicated in the provided data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Skyline Heights has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Montana state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 74.7%; the staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $413,752.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under increased inspection; no abuse icon is noted in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 150 beds with an average daily census of 76.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain, which operates 34 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Skyline Heights scores 1, 1, 2, and 1 star respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4066565010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4066565010 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275020?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.