Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Butte, Montana
1 of 4 nursing homes in Butte (25%) meet our strict criteria. The Montana statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
4.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
449
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
0 Grade F
$88,179 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Butte, Montana, is adequate but presents challenges, with only 25% of facilities recommended. Families should be aware of two facilities in the avoid tier due to a total of $79,053 in fines, while CREST NURSING HOME stands out with a B+ rating and five-star reviews.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 CREST NURSING HOME (85) — Crest Nursing Home stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, reflecting high-quality care and satisfaction. With a solid Grade B+ and no fines, residents benefit from a well-maintained environment and attentive staff, making it a top choice among for-profit facilities.
The other 3 Butte facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $88K.
Recommended
Crest Nursing Home stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, reflecting high-quality care and satisfaction. With a solid Grade B+ and no fines, residents benefit from a well-maintained environment and attentive staff, making it a top choice among for-profit facilities.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Butte Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $88,179
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Butte Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Butte's city average is 4.3 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 4 Butte facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Butte avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Butte facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Butte, MT are recommended?
1 of 4 nursing homes in Butte (25%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Butte "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Butte?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.