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WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION

1305 E 7TH ST, WHITEFISH, MT 59937
Score: 4 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 4/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Montana. Families considering this Whitefish facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 2.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 83 deficiencies at Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.55 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.41 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

83
Total Deficiencies
Oct 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 82 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity G
    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.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0675 Severity E
    Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity E
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Oct 21, 2025 · Environmental 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 7.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 33.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $364,572

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 4 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26