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Southwest Montana Veterans Home
65 Veterans Circle, Butte, MT 59701
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Southwest Montana Veterans Home, in Butte, Montana, is certified for 60 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Eduro Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Montana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 53.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Silver Bow Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 28 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.0 | 30.0 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.9% | 53.9% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 61 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Montana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Jun 2025, 6 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.9%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.1% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.4% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.7% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.2% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Butte Nursing And Rehab Center Llc. Chain: Eduro Healthcare (34 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Silver Bow County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Nursing Home | Butte | 103 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 10.7 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Butte | 186 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 15.1 | $9K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Continental Care and Rehabilitation | Butte | 100 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Silver Bow County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Southwest Montana Veterans Home been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Southwest Montana Veterans Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Southwest Montana Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Southwest Montana Veterans Home?
It is part of the Eduro Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Southwest Montana Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.