Montana average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

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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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is administrated by Josh Kelly.
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
| 18 | 21 | This facility has 14% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Montana nursing home (18 vs. MT avg 21).↓ 14% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Montana nursing home (6 vs. MT avg 7).↓ 14% better |
The most recent inspection on June 19, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to psychotropic medication use, PASRR assessments, care planning, infection control, bed rail use, and medical waste management. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues with care planning, medication management, resident supervision, and honoring resident rights, including substantiated complaints about unsafe unsupervised exits and missing mental health documentation. Inspectors cited concerns such as inconsistent check-out procedures for residents at risk of elopement, delayed treatment of infections, and incomplete care plans addressing trauma-informed care. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history reflects ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, with similar themes recurring 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 Jun 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.
17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Montana average: 0.3
Montana average: 2.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 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
2,573 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 22 | 52 | 10,275 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 7 | 29 | 6,918 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 8 | 18 | 3,662 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,163 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 938 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 407 | 56 | 61% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 47 | 51% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 349 | 49 | 53% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 334 | 45 | 49% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 8 | 9% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 23 | 25% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5% | 1.6 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Minimum Age: 55
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Butte's city center to Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.25 miles to nearest hospital (Charlie Dowd VA Clinic)
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Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is located in Butte, Montana.
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The information below is reported by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Quality Assurance Division.
| Southwest Montana Veteran’s 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). | Butte | 60 | 70.7% | +15% | 6.78 | +64% | +50% | $9.1k | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 49 | 14 | - | $8.9M | $5.3M | 59.6% | 275156 | ||||
| Copper Ridge Health and Rehab |
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).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Butte (Nettie Street) | 186 | 33.7% | -45% | 3.45 | +21% | -24% | $19.5k | 27 | 3.9 | 3 | 62 | 34 | Brian Ramos | $10.5M | $5.4M | 51.2% | 275060 |
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to MT state health department records, Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's license number is 13594.
According to MT state health department records, Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's license expires on April 3, 2028.
Josh Kelly is the administrator of Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home.
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home has 60 beds.
(406) 792-3100 will put you in contact with the team at Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home.
Yes — Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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