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Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
1305 E 7th St, Whitefish, MT 59937
Special Focus Facility
Overallnot rated
Health inspectionnot rated
Staffingnot rated
Quality measuresnot rated
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation serves Whitefish in Flathead County, Montana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it no overall rating; the health inspection rating is —, staffing — and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 77 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (28, 36, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 77.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 40.0.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $373K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Montana median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 82.1%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility.
77health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles6 at actual harm or worse
$373Kfines listed by CMS5 penalties in period
3.3nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.9
92%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)92 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Flathead Co. median | Montana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | — | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 77 | 31 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 77.0 | 28.2 | 40.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 82.1% | 42.9% | 53.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $373,492 | $93,899 | $27,013 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 61 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Montana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2026, 13 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×5 D ×39 E ×24 F ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | F | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | G | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 15 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $82,250 | |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Payment denial | — | 34 days |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Fine | $95,148 | |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Fine | $91,314 | |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Fine | $104,780 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Montana average. Turnover: nursing staff 82.1%, RNs 61.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Montana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.3% | 18.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.7% | 16.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.4% | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.0% | 19.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sweetwater Whitefish Opco Llc. Chain: Sweetwater Care (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Care Opco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Flathead County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Skilled Care Center | Kalispell | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.5 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Brendan House | Kalispell | 110 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 28.2 | $93K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Montana Veterans Home N Habuse icon | Columbia Falls | 105 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 14.3 | $94K | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLCSFF Candidate | Kalispell | 140 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 85 | 60.7 | $320K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Lakeview Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Bigfork | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 7 May 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Flathead County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation been cited for?
77 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Montana median is 27 per facility.
Has Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $373K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Montana median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Sweetwater Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sweetwater Care Opco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.