Nursing homes › Montana › Southwest Montana Veterans Home
65 Veterans Circle, Butte, MT 59701 · 4067923100 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Eduro Healthcare, a group operating 35 facilities in 7 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 5 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,770,280 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.34 (Montana median: 3.87). RN hours: 1.49. Weekend total: 3.81. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 18 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-19 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-19 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2024-06-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-09 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-05-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-05-11 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-05-11 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-06-01 |
| 2023-05-11 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONROE, DUSTIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2020 |
| THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 275156. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.