St John's Lutheran Home
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Billings, MT with 186 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall (above average).
- Health inspections3 of 5
- Staffing5 of 5
- Quality measures4 of 5
- Long-stay quality2 of 5
- Short-stay quality5 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.30 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 7 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number275024
- Address3940 Rimrock Rd, Billings, MT, 59102
- CountyYellowstone
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds186
- Residents per day, average77
- Phone(406) 655-5600
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey7 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints1
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Jul 17, 2025 | 6 | 1 | 69 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.30 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
St John's Lutheran Home is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Billings, MT (CCN 275024) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 186 certified beds and an average daily census of about 77 residents. CMS assigned it a 4-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (above average), built from a 3/5 Health Inspection component, a 5/5 Staffing component, and a 4/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 7 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (1 complaint-based) - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so St John's Lutheran Home currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 1.30 hours per resident per day, which is 90% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is St John's Lutheran Home's overall CMS rating?
St John's Lutheran Home has a 4-star overall CMS rating (Above average). Health inspection: 3/5. Staffing: 5/5. Quality measures: 4/5.
How many beds does St John's Lutheran Home have?
St John's Lutheran Home has 186 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 77 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does St John's Lutheran Home's staffing compare to the national average?
St John's Lutheran Home has 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, which is 90% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does St John's Lutheran Home have?
St John's Lutheran Home has 7 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. Of these, 1 are complaint-based deficiencies.
Who owns St John's Lutheran Home?
St John's Lutheran Home is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 186 certified beds and is located in Billings, Montana.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 275024. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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