CREST NURSING HOME
3131 AMHERST AVE, Butte, MT 59701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CREST NURSING HOME Compares
CREST NURSING HOME is a 103-bed for-profit nursing facility in Butte, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Montana average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (8.6%) is below the Montana average of 19.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 103 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Butte, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Montana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.7% — worse than the Montana average of 20.4% (45% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — better than the Montana average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.7% — worse than the Montana average of 6.3% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.6% — better than the Montana average of 19.2% (55% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CREST NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CREST NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Butte.
What keeps CREST NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CREST NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.7% here versus 20.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CREST NURSING HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.7% here versus 6.3% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CREST NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 103 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CREST NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CREST NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Butte?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Butte
Butte sits in Silver Bow County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,593 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 40.1 years
- Median household income
- $49,359
- Median home value
- $155,300
Demographics for Silver Bow County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Butte.
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