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Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Butte, MT
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Exterior view of the Southwest Montana Veteran's Home Modern dining area with seating and kitchen equipment Bright common area with large windows and seating Private resident room with a hospital bed and window view Cozy common area with seating and large windows Bright common area with tables and chairs

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Butte, MT
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
65 Veterans Circle, Butte, MT 59701 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home

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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.

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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.
▲ 69.5% Above MT avg. ▲ 69.5% Above MT avg.MT average: 2.9Click 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.
▲ 40.5% Above MT avg. ▲ 40.5% Above MT avg.MT average: 2.8Click 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.
▲ 55.3% Above MT avg. ▲ 55.3% Above MT avg.MT average: 3.2Click 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.
▲ 34.9% Above MT avg. ▲ 34.9% Above MT avg.MT average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Montana averages

Rank #5 / 30Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 30 homes we track in Montana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Montana average, with a ranking across 30 Montana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 5th out of 30 homes we track in Montana for nurse hours. 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.

5h 41m

25% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
1h 57m
+109% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
56m
+86% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 48m
+10% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
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.
4h 59m
+43% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
−40% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
56m
+36% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Registered Nurse (RN) is +109% above Montana average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
57
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
212 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #58 / 103Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 103 homes we track in Montana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #62 / 91Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 91 homes we track in Montana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Montana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #125 / 149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 149 homes we track in Montana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
96%
Rank #3 / 30Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 30 homes we track in Montana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Montana average, with its Statewide rank out of 30. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Montana average: 61.7%
Occupied beds
57 / 60
Average occupied beds in Montana homes 55 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care
StatusCurrent
IssuanceMay 3, 2025
ExpirationApril 3, 2028
License Number13594

Ownership & Operating Entity

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is administered by Josh Kelly.

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

Montana average 5.1

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
18 Rank #8 / 31Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 31 homes we track in Montana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Montana State average, with a ranking across all 31 MT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
6 Rank #20 / 31Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 31 homes we track in Montana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Montana mean across 31 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Montana average

Montana average: 0.3

Serious health citations
1
55% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.2

0 critical citations Montana average: 0.3
1 serious citation Montana average: 2.2
17 moderate citations Montana average: 26.5
0 minor citations Montana average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 115
Employees 75
Contractors 40
Staff to resident ratio 2.35 : 1
26% more staff per resident than Montana average
Montana average ratio: 1.86 : 1 Montana average ratio: 1.86 : 1See full Montana ranking
Avg staff/day 31
Average shift 9.3 hours
8% better than Montana average
Montana average: 8.6 hours Montana average shift: 8.6 hoursSee full Montana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 26,463

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 Info 29 total: 22 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 18 total: 10 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 52 total: 30 full-time employees and 22 contractors. 52
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

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

9.7%

2,573 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Registered Nurse: 7 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical 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 Assistant30225210,27592100%9.6
Registered Nurse227296,91892100%9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse108183,66292100%9.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,16392100%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist2029386470%7.8
Administrator1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1014686065%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014565762%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014075661%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1013764751%8
Physical Therapy Aide1013494953%7.1
Qualified Social Worker1013344549%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0115189%6.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011332325%1.4
Medical Director011855%1.6
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
29 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
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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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $9K Rank #1 / 31Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 31 homes we track in Montana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Montana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 31 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
90% lower than Montana average

Montana average: $87K

Number of fines 1
57% fewer fines than Montana average

Montana average: 2.3

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Montana average

Montana average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $9K
Montana average $87K

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. 13.2
18% worse 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. 22.3
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 21.8

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Montana avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.1%
14% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 19.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.0%
In line with 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 24.8%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 25.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.6%
51% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 4.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.0%
43% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.8%
146% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 2.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
35% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.2%
73% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 4.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.7%
44% better than Montana average

Montana average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 47.0%
50% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 93.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.6%
In line with Montana average

Montana average: 93.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.64
50% better than Montana average

Montana average: 1.27

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.83
62% better than Montana average

Montana average: 2.17

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 41.8%
45% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 76.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
137% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 1.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 13.0%
1594% worse than Montana average

Montana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 59.1%
10% better than Montana average

Montana average: 53.7%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 49
Medicaid
18
36.7% of residents
Private pay or other
31
63.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

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

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$29.4K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.4M Rank #12 / 18Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 18 homes we track in Montana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Montana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$29.4K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$11.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #2 / 18Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 18 homes we track in Montana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Montana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$5.1M 68.5% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #1 / 18Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 18 homes we track in Montana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Montana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Montana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Josh Kelly.

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 275156

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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No pets allowed

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.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 30 days.

Admissions
73 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 47%
Private pay 45%
Medicaid 8%
Discharges
73 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 34%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 16%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Montana average is: 47.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Butte
60
Facility 60
MT AVG 70
Rank #58 / 103
95.5%
Facility 95.5%
MT AVG 65.6
Rank #3 / 30
+46%
5.68
Facility 5.68
MT AVG 4.53
Rank #5 / 30
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +62%+25%
$0
Facility $0
MT AVG $83.8k
Rank #1 / 31
18
Facility 18
MT AVG 29.7
Rank #8 / 31
6.0
Facility 6.0
MT AVG 5.7
Rank #20 / 31
157-
14
Facility 14
MT AVG 45
Rank #125 / 149
-
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $8.2M
Rank #12 / 18
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $3.7M
Rank #2 / 18
68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG 47%
Rank #1 / 18
275156
Crest Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Butte (Meaderville)
103
Facility 103
MT AVG 70
Rank #23 / 103
44.6%
Facility 44.6%
MT AVG 65.6
Rank #23 / 30
-32%
3.49
Facility 3.49
MT AVG 4.53
Rank #20 / 30
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -20%-23%
$0
Facility $0
MT AVG $83.8k
Rank #1 / 31
6
Facility 6
MT AVG 29.7
Rank #1 / 31
2.0
Facility 2.0
MT AVG 5.7
Rank #1 / 31
-46--Christina Jayne Penn Management Trust
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $8.2M
Rank #16 / 18
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $3.7M
Rank #15 / 18
53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG 47%
Rank #4 / 18
275122
Copper Ridge Health and Rehab ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Butte
186
Facility 186
MT AVG 70
Rank #4 / 103
36.3%
Facility 36.3%
MT AVG 65.6
Rank #25 / 30
-45%
3.64
Facility 3.64
MT AVG 4.53
Rank #17 / 30
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +20%-20%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
MT AVG $83.8k
Rank #9 / 31
27
Facility 27
MT AVG 29.7
Rank #13 / 31
3.9
Facility 3.9
MT AVG 5.7
Rank #5 / 31
368-
34
Facility 34
MT AVG 45
Rank #94 / 149
Brian Ramos
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $8.2M
Rank #7 / 18
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $3.7M
Rank #3 / 18
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG 47%
Rank #6 / 18
275060
Community Nursing Home of Anaconda ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Anaconda
62
Facility 62
MT AVG 70
Rank #55 / 103
28.4%
Facility 28.4%
MT AVG 65.6
Rank #27 / 30
-57%
5.78
Facility 5.78
MT AVG 4.53
Rank #4 / 30
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +18%+28%
$0
Facility $0
MT AVG $83.8k
Rank #1 / 31
22
Facility 22
MT AVG 29.7
Rank #11 / 31
4.4
Facility 4.4
MT AVG 5.7
Rank #7 / 31
218-
73
Facility 73
MT AVG 45
Rank #23 / 149
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Continental Care and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Butte (Meaderville)
100
Facility 100
MT AVG 70
Rank #26 / 103
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
MT AVG 65.6
Rank #8 / 30
+32%
4.64
Facility 4.64
MT AVG 4.53
Rank #8 / 30
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -41%+2%
$59.6k
Facility $59.6k
MT AVG $83.8k
Rank #20 / 31
50
Facility 50
MT AVG 29.7
Rank #24 / 31
7.1
Facility 7.1
MT AVG 5.7
Rank #24 / 31
287--Gary Plasschaert
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $8.2M
Rank #2 / 18
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG $3.7M
Rank #5 / 18
34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 34.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MT AVG 47%
Rank #17 / 18
275103
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Montana

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is located in Butte, Montana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home

Is Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home in a walkable area?

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home?

According to MT state health department records, Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's license number is 13594.

When does Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's license expire?

According to MT state health department records, Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's license expires on April 3, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home?

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home's occupancy is 96%.

How long has Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home been in business?

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home?

No, Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home has a no-pet policy.

Does Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Southwest Montana Veteran’s Home is registered as a for-profit in MT.

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