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SKYLINE HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION, BILLINGS, MT — Violations & Inspection Reports

CCN 275020 · 1807 24TH ST W, BILLINGS, MT, 59102

Record as of Jun 2026 · Updated monthly from CMS

Does SKYLINE HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION have a federal violation or abuse history?

According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), SKYLINE HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION (CCN 275020), in BILLINGS, MT, has federal inspection findings. CMS also lists the facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program; a candidate is not on the active watch list.

In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 15 deficiencies; the most severe is rated J, which CMS classifies as Immediate Jeopardy — its most serious level, for noncompliance it found likely to cause serious harm or death. The latest standard health inspection on file is dated 2026-03-12. Earlier-cycle citations appear in the dated timeline below as historical, not current. CMS has $418,996 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. The record also includes 5 abuse- or neglect-related citations in CMS's "Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation" family (F600-series; most recent Mar 2026). This page restates the federal record and draws no conclusion of its own.

Abuse-, fall-, and care-related findings on the federal record

  • 5 citations in CMS's "Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation" family (F600-series) — most recent Mar 2026.
  • 1 citation for accident hazards or inadequate supervision (F689) — the deficiency family behind fall-related findings; most recent Oct 2024.
  • 2 pressure-ulcer care citations (F686) — the consumer term is "bedsores"; most recent Jan 2025.
  • 28 findings on file from complaint-triggered inspections.

Every figure above restates CMS’s own dated record; this page draws no conclusion of its own. Strict state filing deadlines can apply to nursing-home injury claims — a licensed attorney in your state can review this record.

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The Federal Record

At its most recent federal inspection, CMS cited this facility at the Immediate Jeopardy level — the most serious category CMS uses, for situations it found likely to cause serious harm or death.

Below is this facility's federal inspection record as on file with CMS.

SFF Candidate

A candidate for the federal Special Focus Facility watch list

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program. It is not on the active watch list.

Scope & Severity — current cycle

ANo Harm
BNo Harm
CNo Harm
DPotential
EPotential
FPotential
GActual Harm
HActual Harm
IActual Harm
JImm. Jeopardy
KImm. Jeopardy
LImm. Jeopardy

CMS's own A–L scope/severity grid. Plotted cells mark this facility's most recent (current-cycle) citations.

Civil money penalties on file

$418,996

CMS also records 56 days of payment denial.

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About this record: Federal nursing-home surveys are conducted on a recurring cycle by state survey agencies acting on CMS's behalf, and the figures on this page are compiled from CMS's published provider data, as on file with CMS; the federal record may understate what actually occurred, and inspection findings are point-in-time survey results, not a determination that any specific resident was harmed.

Deficiency timeline

How to read these codes ↓

Showing the 60 most recent of 63 federal records.

Citations are listed by scope/severity (most severe first), not chronologically; each entry is labeled current-cycle or historical.

2025-11-19
CURRENT CYCLE
F684S/S J

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F600S/S G

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-11-19
CURRENT CYCLE
F726S/S G

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

57 more citations on file — Abuse & neglect 4 · Accidents & supervision 1 · Pressure ulcers 1 · Medication & pharmacy 9 · Resident rights 3 · Other citations 36 (expand)
2026-04-23
CURRENT CYCLE
F757S/S D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F801S/S F

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F880S/S F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F684S/S E

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F761S/S E

Ensure 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.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F605S/S D

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F657S/S D

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

2026-03-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F732S/S B

Post nurse staffing information every day.

2025-12-31
CURRENT CYCLE
F657S/S D

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

2025-12-31
CURRENT CYCLE
F609S/S D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-12-31
CURRENT CYCLE
F552S/S D

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

2025-11-19
CURRENT CYCLE
F656S/S G

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F760S/S G

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F803S/S E

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F755S/S E

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F726S/S D

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F686S/S G

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

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F761S/S F

Ensure 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.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F865S/S F

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F725S/S F

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F808S/S E

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F657S/S E

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

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F791S/S E

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F804S/S E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F880S/S E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F655S/S D

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F883S/S D

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F756S/S D

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F677S/S D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F695S/S D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F758S/S D

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F554S/S D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-01-30
HISTORICAL
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-11-20
HISTORICAL
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-10-03
HISTORICAL
F677S/S E

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2024-10-03
HISTORICAL
F726S/S D

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

2024-10-03
HISTORICAL
F689S/S D

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

2024-05-20
HISTORICAL
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-05-20
HISTORICAL
F677S/S D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F690S/S G

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F804S/S F

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F600S/S E

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F755S/S E

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F684S/S D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F657S/S D

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

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F656S/S D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F655S/S D

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F644S/S D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F761S/S D

Ensure 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.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F638S/S D

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F636S/S D

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F622S/S D

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F610S/S D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F585S/S D

Honor 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.

2024-01-18
HISTORICAL
F623S/S C

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Overall CMS star rating

This facility: 1  ·  CMS state average: 2.9

Both figures as published by CMS.

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SKYLINE HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION — Federal Record

CMS overall 1/5 · 15 current-cycle deficiencies


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