Eastern Montana Veterans Home, located in Glendive, MT, is a dedicated care facility providing nursing home services specifically for veterans. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services, and long-term residential care, aiming to address the unique needs of its residents. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since August 1, 1995. The home accommodates 67 occupants and provides support through resident and family counseling. While it is focused on delivering comprehensive care to veterans, there have been reports indicating areas for improvement.
The care services at Eastern Montana Veterans Home are structured to include skilled nursing, designed to meet the medical needs of its veteran residents. However, reviews from families and healthcare professionals highlight significant issues in care quality and communication. There are reports of inadequate pain management, exemplified by delays in providing pain medication to residents, which indicates gaps in critical care practices. Additionally, family members have experienced poor accessibility in communication due to challenges with phone connectivity, exacerbating frustrations when living far from the facility. On the personnel side, a traveling nurse mentioned a lack of support and professional behavior among staff, noting a negative work environment and poor administrative conduct. This includes abrupt contract terminations and ineffective communication, pointing to systemic issues within the facility's management and culture. Despite its mission to cater to veterans, these reviews suggest that both the residents and the staff may be experiencing challenges that affect the overall service quality and atmosphere at the home.
Costs at this community start at $3,605 and range up to $6,438. The average price in the community is $5,021, which is more than the average price in the area of $3,270. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
