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
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
2.13
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.38
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.64
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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