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Crest Nursing Home

Butte, MT 59701 View Map

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Overview of Crest Nursing Home

Crest Nursing Home is located in Butte, MT, and provides both short-term skilled nursing and long-term care. The facility focuses on individualized health care and rehabilitation services to help residents achieve their highest level of independence. Crest Nursing Home is committed to creating a comfortable environment for residents and their families.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.39/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 103

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

42.5%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.3M

Operating loss

-$243.7K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$5,251,186.00

Operating loss

$-243,707.00

Payroll costs

$2.2M

41% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.3M

Total costs $5.5M

103-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Current

Facility Type

Long Term Care

License Date

September 16, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 12565

CMS Certification Number: 275122

Accreditations: American Healthcare Association Bronze National Quality Award

Ownership & operating entity

Crest Nursing Home is administrated by Bercier, Staci.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Guest meals

Guest Wi-Fi

Outdoor patio area

Library

Private rooms available

Housekeeping

Laundry

Cable-ready rooms

Recreational lounge areas

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Rehabilitation Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Restorative Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Amenities, Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Chef and Dietician directed menus with varying alternate food items available for all meals; snacks offered three times a day.

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Crest Nursing Home

SNF

MT 59701

103

CHRISTINA JAYNE PENN MANAGEMENT TRUST

42.5%

$5,069,691.00

$2,154,754.00

42.5%

46.10

5/5

3.3862

5/5

2/5

5/5

Crest Nursing Home

SNF

CHRISTINA JAYNE PENN MANAGEMENT TRUST

42.5%

$5,069,691.00

$2,154,754.00

42.5%

46.10

5/5

3.3862

5/5

2/5

5/5

Community Nursing Home of Anaconda

SNF

17.80

5/5

5.3033

4/5

5/5

2/5

Continental Care and Rehabilitation

SNF

MT 59701

100

PLASSCHAERT, GARY

65.4%

$9,172,598.00

$4,536,893.00

49.5%

85.30

4/5

3.5789

3/5

5/5

Copper Ridge Health and Rehab

SNF

Crest Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MT 59701

Bed Count: 103

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHRISTINA JAYNE PENN MANAGEMENT TRUST

CCN: 275122

Occupancy: 42.5%

Home Revenue: $5,069,691.00

Payroll Costs: $2,154,754.00

Payroll %: 42.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 46.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3862

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Crest Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHRISTINA JAYNE PENN MANAGEMENT TRUST

CCN: 275122

Occupancy: 42.5%

Home Revenue: $5,069,691.00

Payroll Costs: $2,154,754.00

Payroll %: 42.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 46.10

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3862

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Community Nursing Home of Anaconda

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 275065

Avg Residents/Day: 17.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.3033

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Continental Care and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MT 59701

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: PLASSCHAERT, GARY

CCN: 275103

Occupancy: 65.4%

Home Revenue: $9,172,598.00

Payroll Costs: $4,536,893.00

Payroll %: 49.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 85.30

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5789

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Copper Ridge Health and Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Butte, MT 59701

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

16,964

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	16	7.4	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	8.8	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	24	7.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

57 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Therapy Services

10 staff

5.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

2.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

14.3%

of total hours from contractors

2,417 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 8 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	1	24	7,916	91	100%	7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	7	12	2,863	91	100%	8.8
Registered Nurse	8	8	16	1,365	90	99%	7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,175	91	100%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	463	61	67%	7.6
Administrator	1	0	1	457	55	60%	8.3
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	394	58	64%	6.8
Nurse Aide in Training	5	0	5	383	32	35%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	376	58	64%	6.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	370	54	59%	6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	351	47	52%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	351	45	49%	7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	242	65	71%	3.6
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	80	27	30%	2.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	61	27	30%	2.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	42	11	12%	3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	41	6	7%	6.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	36	10	11%	3.6

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Total Health inspections 3

41% below Montana average

Montana average: 5.1

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 6

80% below Montana average

Montana average: 29.7

2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 4 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Montana average

Montana average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

Moderate Health citations 6

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Apr 10, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 10, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 25, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 25, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

46 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (10.9%)

Medicaid 35 (76.1%)

Private Pay/Other 6 (13%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 7.5

33% better than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score 9.4

57% better than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.9%

34% below Montana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 11.1%

47% below Montana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 4.2%

83% below Montana average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%

58% below Montana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 10.3%

64% above Montana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.5%

9% below Montana average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.3%

73% below Montana average.

Antipsychotic Use 18.0%

6% below Montana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Montana average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.8%

4% above Montana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.4%

78% below Montana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%

29% better than Montana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Montana average

Influenza Vaccine 91.1%

24% better than Montana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Crest Nursing Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 42.5% ↑ 3.6pp vs 2022

Net Income -$243,707 ↑ ~$498K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,437,269 ↑ ~$369K vs 2022

Profit Margin -4.8% ↑ 13.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	52.2%	57.1%	57.2%	52.5%	48.1%	51.2%	46.4%	50.1%	54.6%	49.8%	40.9%	38.9%	42.5%
Beds	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103
Net Income	-$95,569	$372,517	$413,080	$292,721	-$206,640	-$112,507	-$314,740	$45,519	$98,719	$951,100	$230,490	-$742,004	-$243,707
Gross Revenue	$5,353,910	$6,446,612	$6,338,897	$6,236,679	$4,803,468	$5,227,863	$4,609,232	$4,945,000	$5,597,150	$5,770,038	$4,695,451	$4,077,792	$5,069,691
Operating Expenses	$4,554,412	$4,641,242	$4,696,528	$4,645,206	$4,376,653	$4,752,554	$4,514,017	$4,549,131	$5,074,688	$5,637,423	$5,131,589	$4,865,073	$5,333,392
Net Patient Revenue	$4,385,158	$4,952,784	$5,029,657	$4,867,738	$4,168,276	$4,543,646	$4,144,333	$4,437,688	$4,910,188	$5,743,700	$4,621,226	$3,934,443	$4,908,190
Total Payroll	$2,433,470	$2,833,152	$3,009,881	$2,933,536	$2,662,676	$2,761,723	$2,725,862	$2,673,762	$3,039,135	$3,380,865	$3,059,552	$3,067,795	$3,437,269
Profit Margin %	-1.8%	5.8%	6.5%	4.7%	-4.3%	-2.2%	-6.8%	0.9%	1.8%	16.5%	4.9%	-18.2%	-4.8%
Medicare %	16.8%	20.7%	17.2%	18.4%	9.3%	13.2%	11.2%	11.0%	9.5%	14.4%	10.3%	9.5%	13.2%
Medicaid %	66.8%	59.7%	66.1%	65.0%	75.5%	75.8%	76.9%	78.3%	75.5%	73.2%	76.0%	74.3%	67.5%
Private %	16.4%	19.6%	16.7%	16.7%	15.2%	11.0%	11.9%	10.7%	15.0%	12.4%	13.7%	16.2%	19.3%
Revenue/Day	$224	$230	$234	$247	$231	$235	$237	$236	$239	$306	$301	$269	$307
Cost/Day	$232	$216	$218	$235	$242	$246	$259	$242	$247	$300	$334	$333	$334
Avg Length of Stay	112.7 days	144.4 days	145.4 days	114.0 days	124.7 days	180.4 days	185.7 days	186.5 days	238.8 days	221.1 days	229.3 days	218.2 days	137.8 days

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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MT Specifics: Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MT Specifics: Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

MT Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MT Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MT Specifics: 10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Montana SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MT Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Crest Nursing Home

Crest Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Crest Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Crest Nursing Home

Crest Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Crest Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Montana

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Montana Seniors

Big Sky Waiver

Montana Community First Choice

Big Sky Rx

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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