Montana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

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Copper Ridge Health and Rehab has established itself as a reliable cornerstone for comprehensive care, offering a wide spectrum of services from around-the-clock nursing to personalized physical therapy and physician oversight. Since its inception in 1974, this community has continuously evolved, embracing renovations and enhancements to keep pace with evolving standards. Housing a vibrant community of around 100 individuals, Copper Ridge has forged strong bonds with both local and out-of-state healthcare providers, ensuring a network of support that goes beyond its walls.
Residents are welcomed into the embrace of private rooms, relish deliciously crafted daily meals, and enjoy a genuine sense of belonging that turns their stay into a true homecoming. Notably, Copper Ridge’s commitment to transparency and accountability is shown through their adherence to nursing home quality measures. Situated in Butte, Montana, Copper Ridge Health and Rehab is not just a place of care, but a community that nurtures and uplifts seniors.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Copper Ridge Health and Rehab is administrated by Amanda Schmidt.
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division is the state body responsible for inspecting and licensing all senior residential care facilities.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MT Average | vs. MT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 31 | 21 | This facility has 48% more total deficiencies than a typical Montana nursing home (31 vs. MT avg 21).↑ 48% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 10.3 | 7 | This facility has 47% more deficiencies per year than a typical Montana nursing home (10.3 vs. MT avg 7).↑ 47% worse |
The most recent inspection on April 10, 2025, identified deficiencies related to inaccessible call lights for several residents and failure to prevent elopements by a resident who exited the facility unsupervised. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues with call light accessibility and elopement prevention, as well as concerns about facility maintenance, infection control, respiratory care, and resident safety. Complaint investigations substantiated incidents of neglect, inadequate supervision, and failure to protect residents from abuse, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, including a notable case involving sexual abuse between residents and another involving improper oxygen removal leading to hypoxia. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with resident safety and care planning, with no clear improvement trend over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMontana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Montana average 29.7
Montana average 5.72
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Montana average: 0.3
Montana average: 2.2
Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
3,702 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 37 | 75 | 9,960 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 15 | 27 | 3,198 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2,943 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,277 | 78 | 86% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,265 | 68 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,216 | 67 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,167 | 70 | 77% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,140 | 91 | 100% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 865 | 73 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 64% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 105 | 24 | 26% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 26 | 29% | 1.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 14 | 15% | 2.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 20, 2023 · $9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Copper Ridge Health and Rehab based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Minimum Age: 55
Building Type: Single story building
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Butte's city center to Copper Ridge Health and Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.26 miles to nearest hospital (Fire Station 2)
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Copper Ridge Health and Rehab is located in Butte, Montana.
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Copper Ridge Health and Rehab is in the Nettie Street neighborhood of Butte.
Copper Ridge Health and Rehab has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to MT state health department records, Copper Ridge Health and Rehab's license number is 13571.
According to MT state health department records, Copper Ridge Health and Rehab's license expires on January 6, 2028.
Amanda Schmidt is the administrator of Copper Ridge Health and Rehab.
Copper Ridge Health and Rehab has 186 beds.
Copper Ridge Health and Rehab is located at 3251 Nettie St, Butte, MT 59701, United States.
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