Southwest Montana Veterans Home

Southwest Montana Veterans Home is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Butte, Montana, serving honorably discharged veterans and their spouses. The facility opened in March 2021 and provides specialized care tailored to the needs of the veteran population.

The home offers skilled nursing care with an experienced nursing staff trained to manage care, pain, medication, and hygiene needs. A medical director is present during select weekday hours and available on-call as needed. Physical, occupational, and speech therapists specialize in post-surgical rehabilitation and work with patients to create personalized goals for regaining independence.

Each patient receives care in a private room equipped with medical supplies. The facility emphasizes customized care and therapy plans, including individualized meal options. The home is situated with views of the surrounding mountains, which the facility identifies as part of its healing environment.

The community provides a dynamic environment with life-enriching activities and events designed to keep residents engaged and connected. Staff approach care with an emphasis on treating guests and residents like family.

Admission requires honorable discharge from the military or spousal relationship to an honorably discharged veteran, along with a physician's order stating that nursing home care is required. Spouses are admitted on a space-available basis and undergo clinical review to determine eligibility.