Beartooth Billings Clinic Hospice

Non-Profit26 years operating

Red Lodge, Montana — Carbon County

Beartooth Billings Clinic Hospice is an established non-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 16th percentile in Montana. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. This is a smaller-census provider, which can mean more personalized care — ask how they manage staffing during weekends and holidays.

Some measures not reported by this provider.

82/100

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

In the bottom 84% in Montana

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

5 measures not reported

Visits in last days of life81.8Above average

State avg: 58.4

Pain screeningNot reported

Pain assessmentNot reported

Breathing difficulty screeningNot reported

Breathing difficulty treatmentNot reported

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

2 measures not reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Montana CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)82State-level data

Would recommend87State-level data

Timely care79State-level data

Team communication83State-level data

Respect93State-level data

Emotional & spiritual support91State-level data

Symptom management76State-level data

Caregiver training77State-level data

Treatment preferences documentedNot reported

Beliefs & values addressedNot reported

1 measure not reported

HCI Score

out of 10

16%

Percentile

in Montana

#27

State Rank

in Montana

HCI composite score8Below average

State avg: 8.9

HIS composite scoreNot reported

Continuous care / inpatient days0.4Above average

Gaps in nursing visits55.9Above average

Nurse care minutes per day10.7Above average

About this provider

Beartooth Billings Clinic Hospice performs strongly in Family Support, placing them among the better providers in Montana.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score: 8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days: 0.4
Gaps in nursing visits: 55.9
Nurse care minutes per day: 10.7
Visits near death: 97.6
Per-beneficiary spending: $14191

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score: Not reported
Treatment preferences: Not reported
Beliefs & values: Not reported
Pain screening: Not reported
Pain assessment: Not reported
Dyspnea screening: Not reported
Dyspnea treatment: Not reported
Opioid bowel care: Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life: 81.8%
Nurse care minutes / day: 10.7
Per-beneficiary spending: $14191
Avg daily census: 5 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer: Not reported
Dementia: Not reported
Heart disease: Not reported
Respiratory: Not reported
Stroke: Not reported

Data Sources

CCN: 271521
CMS Region: 8

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Red Lodge, MT 59068

(406) 446-0050