About Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation, located in WHITEFISH, MT, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 2.93 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the SWEETWATER CARE network. This chain operates 10 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 160 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 223 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 20.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 12.7% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 3.2% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 94.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 64.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 6.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 25.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 95.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 33.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 30.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 5 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 34 complaints
- Total: 43 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 02, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Apr 02, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Have policies on smoking. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Jan 09, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jun 07, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
Nearby Hospitals
LOGAN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
KALISPELL, MT
LOGAN HEALTH - WHITEFISH
WHITEFISH, MT
Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- JAMES GAMETT CORPORATE OFFICER
- JORDAN HOLT W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Skilled Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Brendan House | N/A | 4 |
| Montana Veterans Home N H | N/A | 3 |
| Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation | N/A | 1 |
| Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation directly at 4068623557. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.