Healthcare in Butte

Butte's healthcare access runs through St. James Hospital, genuinely the largest and only acute-care facility across a wide southwestern Montana region.

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St. James Hospital

St. James Hospital (Intermountain Health), cited at approximately 67 beds with more than 450 caregivers and approximately 100 physicians and advanced-care professionals.

A real, disclosed regional-hub role

St. James Hospital is genuinely the largest AND ONLY acute-care healthcare facility across the wider southwestern Montana region, having served the area for nearly 145 years.

Recognized patient experience

St. James Hospital was cited as having received an Outstanding Patient Experience Award in recent years.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.