4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Butte, MT
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies
3131 Amherst Ave, Butte, MT
(406) 494-7035
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
103
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Real Property Health Facilities
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
9 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.51 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.09
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.36
All reported nurse hours · state 3.97 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.27
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.32
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.69 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.59
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.57
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.29
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
68%
Annual nurse turnover · state 56% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
12,960
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
9.42
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9808
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3.04
Baseline 19.88% · Performance 20.03% · Measure score 3.04 · Achievement 3.04 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.24% · Performance 8.01% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 41.03% · Performance 62.79% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.73
Baseline 3.45 hours · Performance 3.29 hours · Measure score 0.73 · Achievement 0.73 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.79% |
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 95 · Observed rate 10.53% · Lower 95% interval 7.5% |
| Discharge to community | 49.2% |
50.57%
1.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 94 · Observed rate 43.62% · Lower 95% interval 38.36% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.92 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 72 · Denominator 72 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.39% |
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 72 |
| Discharge self-care score | 56.36% |
53.69%
2.7 pts better
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 55 |
| Discharge mobility score | 43.64% |
50.94%
7.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 55 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.17% |
2.29%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 72 · Adjusted rate 4.39% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.01% |
7.12%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 70 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 4.22% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 27.66% |
8.2%
19.5 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 47 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 88.33% |
42%
46.3 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 60 |
| Discharge function score | 54.55% |
56.45%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 55 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 93.1% |
96.28%
3.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 29 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 41.94% |
25.2%
16.7 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 31 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.2
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.4%
5.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
93.7%
4.1 pts better
|
95.5%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% |
4.2%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.3% |
4.7%
3.4 pts better
|
11.4%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.7% |
5.9%
5.2 pts better
|
5.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.1% |
17.4%
7.3 pts better
|
19.6%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.4% |
20.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.8% |
19.7%
6.9 pts better
|
16.3%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.0% |
19.8%
6.8 pts better
|
14.9%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.9% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
2.9%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.3% |
25.4%
19.1 pts better
|
19.8%
13.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.8% |
6.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 12.8% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.7% |
78.7%
19 pts better
|
81.7%
16 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.9% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 95.5% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.2% |
15.0%
10.8 pts better
|
12.0%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.2% · Observed 4.3% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
73.8%
17.3 pts better
|
79.7%
11.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 11.1% |
19.4%
8.3 pts better
|
23.9%
12.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.1% · Observed 13.0% · Expected 28.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2024-04-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-25
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Fire Safety
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Inspection history
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-04-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-09
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-09
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-10
Health
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 2024-04-10
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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