Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-19 · Fire 2025-06-19
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Butte, MT
Southwest Montana Veterans Home
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $9,126 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
65 Veterans Circle, Butte, MT
(406) 792-3100
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
49
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Eduro Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2021-08-06
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
36 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 3 health / 2 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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
2.13
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.51 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.38
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
5.32
All reported nurse hours · state 3.97 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.94
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.64
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.61
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.69 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
2.72
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
6.77
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.07
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover · state 56% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
137
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
82.03
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0262
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
6.41
Performance 37.50% · Measure score 6.41 · Achievement 6.41 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
10
Baseline 7.24 hours · Performance 6.09 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 17 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.27 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23 |
| Falls with major injury | 13.04% |
0.77%
12.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 23 |
| Discharge self-care score | 59.09% |
53.69%
5.4 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 22 |
| Discharge mobility score | 59.09% |
50.94%
8.2 pts better
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 22 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.35% |
2.29%
2.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 23 · Adjusted rate 7.83% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 13 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 67 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 20% |
42%
22 pts worse
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 110 |
| Discharge function score | 72.73% |
56.45%
16.3 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.3
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
2.2
1.4 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 47.7% |
94.4%
46.7 pts worse
|
93.4%
45.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.6% · Q2 37.8% · Q3 61.9% · Q4 54.2% · 4Q avg 47.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.6% |
93.7%
1.9 pts better
|
95.5%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.2% |
4.2%
2 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.2% |
4.7%
5.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 10.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
5.9%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.0% |
17.4%
3.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.9% · Q2 23.1% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 21.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.1% |
20.6%
11.5 pts better
|
16.7%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 5.0% · Q4 4.5% · 4Q avg 9.1% · 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 | 17.8% |
19.7%
1.9 pts better
|
16.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 12.8% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 27.8% · 4Q avg 17.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.8% |
19.8%
3 pts better
|
14.9%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 16.8% · 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 | 6.9% |
2.9%
4 pts worse
|
1.7%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.3% |
25.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 27.3% · Q3 30.0% · Q4 27.2% · 4Q avg 26.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.0% |
6.4%
2.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.5% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 37.0% |
78.7%
41.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
44.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 37.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.0% |
1.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-06 · Fire 2024-06-06
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-05-11 · Fire 2023-05-11
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K251 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conform to length requirements for dead end corridors.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-07-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-07-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-19
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-07-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-09
G · Actual harm
2023-05-11
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2023-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-11
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-06-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,126
2023-05-10
Fine
Fine · fine $9,126
Fine
Ownership
Bewsey, Michael
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Eduro Healthcare LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Monroe, Dustin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thompson, Christopher
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thompson, Christopher
Corporate Officer · Individual
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