SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME
65 VETERANS CIRCLE, Butte, MT 59701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME Compares
SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME is a 60-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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.4%) is above the Montana average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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: 9.2% — better than the Montana average of 20.4% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.4% — worse than the Montana average of 4.4% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Montana average of 6.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME with other nursing homes in Butte.
What keeps SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.2% here versus 20.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.4% here versus 4.4% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SOUTHWEST MONTANA VETERANS 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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