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3155 Ave C Billings, MT 59102 · Yellowstone County
All 6 nursing homes in Billings, MT (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 275140 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Montana average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.75 hours per resident per day at Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, about the same as the Montana median of 3.77 (US median: 3.72). About 0.53 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.33 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 73.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Montana median 55.5%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Montana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 26, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 38 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 38 citations at Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center across 7 inspection dates, 20 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 26, 2026. The most common areas cited were resident rights (9) and resident assessment and care planning (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, March 26, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 13, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
March 26, 2026 · 16 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
September 10, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
April 10, 2025 · 7 citations
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 16, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
October 21, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
April 11, 2024 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Questions to ask on a tour of Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 26, 2026 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 26, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 73.8% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $91,549 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Fine | $43,891 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Fine | $47,658 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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3.4 mi
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr PittsburghEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 17m for patients treated and sent home
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3.5 mi
St Vincent Healthcare BillingsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 38m for patients treated and sent home
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3.7 mi
Billings Clinic Hospital BillingsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 56m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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