Southwest Montana Veterans Home
65 Veterans Circle · Butte, MT · 59701 · 4067923100
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Eduro Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025
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.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
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.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 11, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
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.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected June 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275156 · certified since August 6, 2021. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.