Crest Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Butte, MT
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Crest Nursing Home

Nursing Home · Butte, MT
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Crest Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.
(406) 494-7035

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 78.6% Above MT avg. ▲ 78.6% Above MT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 92.3% Above MT avg. ▲ 92.3% Above MT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 31.0% Below MT avg. ▼ 31.0% Below MT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 66.7% Above MT avg. ▲ 66.7% Above MT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Montana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 24th out of 34 homes in Montana. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 23m per day
Rank #24 / 34Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 34 homes in Montana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Montana average, with a ranking across 34 Montana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Montana avg (3h 54m per day)
vs Montana avg
-13%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 52m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
138 days
Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #23 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 106 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #153 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 159 homes in Montana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
43%
Rank #24 / 35Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 35 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Montana average, with its Statewide rank out of 35. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Montana average: 61.7%
Occupied beds
44 / 103
Average residents per home in Montana 55 per day

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care
StatusCurrent
IssuanceSeptember 16, 2025
License Number12565
CMS Certification Number275122
AccreditationsAmerican Healthcare Association Bronze National Quality Award

Ownership & Operating Entity

Crest Nursing Home is administrated by Staci Bercier.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Guest Meals
Guest Wi-Fi
Outdoor Patio Area
Library
Private Rooms Available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Cable-Ready Rooms
Recreational Lounge Areas

Dining & Nutrition

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

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 3

Montana average 5.1


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations
6 Rank #1 / 35Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 35 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Montana State average, with a ranking across all 35 MT SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Montana average 29.7

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #1 / 35Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 35 homes in Montana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Montana mean across 35 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Montana average 5.72


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 0.3


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

0 critical citations Montana average: 0.3

0 serious citations Montana average: 2.2

6 moderate citations Montana average: 26.5

0 minor citations Montana average: 0.7
Citations history (last 2 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 56
Employees 40
Contractors 16
Staff to resident ratio 1.22:1
34% worse than Montana average
Montana average ratio: 1.86:1 Montana average ratio: 1.86:1See full Montana ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 7.4 hours
14% worse than Montana average
Montana average: 8.6 hours Montana average shift: 8.6 hoursSee full Montana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 17,024

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

19.5%

3,326 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant200208,60492100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse3582,95692100%8.6
Registered Nurse7071,54692100%7
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,0619199%7.9
Administrator1014755863%8.2
Speech Language Pathologist0114126470%6.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014064852%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide0113895661%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist3033444953%6.8
Nurse Practitioner1013055054%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332286975%3.2
Qualified Social Worker022813538%2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant011722932%2.5
Medical Director011481415%3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114267%7
Occupational Therapy Aide011381112%3.5
Nurse Aide in Training1011622%7.9
20 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 52%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 61%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 53%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 54%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 38%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 32%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 2%

Penalties and fines

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.5
33% better than Montana average

Montana average: 11.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.4
57% better than Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.9%
34% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.1%
47% better than Montana average

Montana average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 4.2%
83% better than Montana average

Montana average: 25.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8%
58% better than Montana average

Montana average: 4.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.3%
64% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
9% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.4%
78% better than Montana average

Montana average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
73% better than Montana average

Montana average: 4.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.0%
6% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Montana average

Montana average: 93.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.8%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 93.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
29% better than Montana average

Montana average: 76.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.1%
24% better than Montana average

Montana average: 73.8%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 46
Medicare
5
10.9% of residents
Medicaid
35
76.1% of residents
Private pay or other
6
13% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.3M
Operating loss
-$243.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.3M Rank #19 / 31Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 31 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Montana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$243.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #19 / 31Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 31 homes in Montana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Montana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.4M
65.5% of revenue Rank #9 / 31Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 31 homes in Montana. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Montana average. Well-run Montana SNFs typically land around 65–71% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.1M
Total costs $5.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Butte's city center to Crest Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Crest Nursing Home is located in Butte, Montana.
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Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MT

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 40 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Age
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

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.

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Crest Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Community Nursing Home of Anaconda
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Continental Care and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Butte (Meaderville)100 65.4% +6%3.58 -41%-21%$59.6k507.1285 0 Gary Plasschaert$9.2M$5.1M55.9%275103

Frequently Asked Questions about Crest Nursing Home

What neighborhood is Crest Nursing Home in?

Crest Nursing Home is in the Meaderville neighborhood of Butte.

What is the license number of Crest Nursing Home?

According to MT state health department records, Crest Nursing Home's license number is 12565.

What is the occupancy rate at Crest Nursing Home?

Crest Nursing Home's occupancy is 43%.

Who is the administrator of Crest Nursing Home?

Staci Bercier is the administrator of Crest Nursing Home.

How many beds does Crest Nursing Home have?

Crest Nursing Home has 103 beds.

Are there photos of Crest Nursing Home?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Crest Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Crest Nursing Home?

Crest Nursing Home is located at 3131 Amherst Ave.

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