Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is a Nursing Home in Montana
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is a Nursing Home in Montana
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is a Nursing Home in Montana
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is a Nursing Home in Montana
Settling at the tranquil community of Butte, MT, Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home offers skilled care and rehabilitation. Focusing on veterans and their spouses, the community features state-of-the-art amenities for a more comfortable environment. The community commits to enhancing the veterans’ quality of life, employing specialized rehab programs including physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home aims to nurture the veterans’ and their loved ones’ potential and nourish their abilities and self-esteem. Activities are carefully curated to cater to its residents’ interests encouraging them to remain active and engaged. With a team of dedicated and well-trained professionals available around the clock, the community ensures a comfortable and safe residence. Residents enjoy a blissful and secure stay with wonderful amenities such as elegant dining halls, spacious suites, a therapy gym, and various spaces for entertainment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
70.7%
Residents per day (avg)
49
Occupancy rate
70.7%
Residents per day (avg)
49
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
30 days
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Medicaid
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$8.9M
Profit
$29.4K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$8,898,527.00
Profit
$29,360.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.9M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 14 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
License Status
Current
Facility Type
Long Term Care
License Date
May 3, 2025
License Expiration
April 3, 2028
Additional licensing details
License number:
13594
Ownership & operating entity
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is administrated by Kelly, Josh.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.Compare Nursing Homes around Butte
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Butte
60
No
14
-
70.7%
$8,887,304.00
$4,330,758.00
48.7%
48.60
5/5
6.7818
4/5
5/5
3/5
1
Copper Ridge Health and Rehab
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Butte
186
No
34
RAMOS, BRIAN
33.7%
$10,494,733.00
$3,861,856.00
36.8%
62.30
3/5
3.4542
3/5
3/5
3/5
2
St. James Healthcare Transitional Care Unit (TCU)
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Butte
129
No
72
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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4.3 miles from city center
65 Veterans Circle, Butte, MT 59701
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
115
Total Staff
70
Employees
45
Contractors
28,353
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
9.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 28 | 9.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 9.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
97 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
8 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.5%
of total hours from contractors
2,686 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 27
Registered Nurse: 9
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 27 | 52 | 10,419 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 9 | 28 | 7,809 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 6 | 17 | 3,851 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,229 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,008 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 909 | 67 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 503 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 495 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 347 | 47 | 52% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 219 | 29 | 32% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 15 | 16% | 2.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 18 | 20% | 1.6 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2023 – Jun 2025)
3
Inspections
18
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
6
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
7
39% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
11% of total
Infection Control
1
6% of total
Resident Rights
1
6% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
6% of total
Environmental
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
18
Complaint Investigations
1
State Comparison (MT)
Citations
18
Montana average: 29.7
Critical Citations
0
Montana average: 0.3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0605 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Environmental | F0921 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | E | Quality of Care | F0700 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0742 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Jun 19, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Jun 06, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 06, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Jun 06, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| May 11, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0813 | Corrected |
| May 11, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| May 11, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| May 11, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| May 11, 2023 | G | Quality of Care | F0697 | Corrected |
| May 11, 2023 | E | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Eduro Health Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
49
Total Residents
Medicaid
18
(36.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
31
(63.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
13.2
Score
18% worse than avg
Montana avg: 11.2
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
22.3
Score
Near average
Montana avg: 21.8
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
22.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
8.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
6.8%
Depressive Symptoms
8.2%
Falls with Major Injury
6.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
47.0%
Antipsychotic Use
10.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
20.0%
Influenza Vaccine
95.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
9.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
24.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
41.8%
45% worse than avg
Montana: 76.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
4.2%
137% worse than avg
Montana: 1.8%
Penalties & 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total Fines
$9K
Montana avg: $87K
90% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
Montana avg: 2.3
Compared to Montana Average
Facility: $9K |
Montana Avg: $87K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (May 2023 - May 2023)
May 10, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$9K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
70.7%
↑ 8.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$29,360
↓ ~$40K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,303,794
↑ ~$877K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.3%
↓ 0.7pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Big Sky Waiver
Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).
Montana Community First Choice
- 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.
- Services: Personal care (up to 40 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Big Sky Rx
Montana Big Sky Rx
Official government program page
- 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.
- Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.
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.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
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.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
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.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver
Big Sky Waiver
Requirements:
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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).
MT CFC
Montana Community First Choice
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 40 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Montana Big Sky Rx
Big Sky Rx
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Montana Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Montana Caregiver Support Program
Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Montana SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- 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.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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