Starfile / Montana

WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION

1305 E 7TH ST, WHITEFISH, MT 59937 · CCN 275132

SFF Candidate

Inspection history vs Montana & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$364,572

Number of fines

4

Number of penalties

5

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

SWEETWATER CARE

Facilities in chain

9

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (83)1 immediate jeopardy9 actual harm

1. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0584Honor 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.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15

   Actual harm

8. GF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-11-15

   Actual harm

9. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-11-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0887Educate 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.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-10-22 · Health · corrected 2025-12-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-09-09 · Health · corrected 2025-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0578Honor 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0584Honor 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0585Honor 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. FF0887Educate 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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. JF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Immediate jeopardy

31. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. GF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Actual harm

33. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-04-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. FF0838Conduct 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.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. FF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. FF0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0926Have policies on smoking.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-10-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-10-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-18

    Actual harm

51. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. EF0584Honor 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.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0585Honor 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.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0758Implement 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.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-09-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-06-20

    Actual harm

66. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-24 · Health · corrected 2023-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-22

    Actual harm

73. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Actual harm

74. GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Actual harm

75. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. FF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. GF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Actual harm

78. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. FF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. FF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-03-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in WHITEFISH

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.