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POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

9 14TH AVE W, POLSON, MT 59860
Score: 74 / 100

Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 74/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Polson facility ranks in the 79th percentile among Montana nursing homes.

With 2.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.92 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.69 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.54 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.49 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Nov 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity G
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Sep 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0675 Severity E
    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
    Sep 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,404

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
70
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3