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SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME

65 VETERANS CIRCLE, BUTTE, MT 59701
Score: 90 / 100

Southwest Montana Veterans Home is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Butte, Montana, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 8% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Southwest Montana Veterans Home provides above-average staffing with 5.32 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Southwest Montana Veterans Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.32 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 2.13 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.61 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Jun 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0605 Severity E
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity E
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    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
    Jun 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jun 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 6.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,126

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Partial
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9