Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
1305 E 7th St · Whitefish, MT 59937 · 100 certified beds
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About Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Whitefish, Montana. Its capacity is 100 beds, below the Flathead County median of 110 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Sweetwater Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 77 citations, the most recent on March 12, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.37 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS has placed this nursing home in its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. CMS inspects homes in the program more often. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
CMS has not published a star rating for this nursing home. That usually follows a recent certification or a change of owner.
Inspection history (77)
Records from August 2023 to March 2026.
October 22, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 15, 2025.
October 22, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
October 22, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
October 22, 2025
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
October 22, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.
September 9, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2025.
September 9, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2025.
September 9, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 22, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $371,717
March 12, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $82,250 against this nursing home on March 12, 2026.
September 9, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $93,373 against this nursing home on September 9, 2025.
September 9, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 20, 2025, lasting 34 days (triggered by inspection on September 9, 2025).
January 23, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $91,314 against this nursing home on January 23, 2025.
October 23, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $104,780 against this nursing home on October 23, 2024.
Staffing
3.37 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.93 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Sweetwater Care, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Sweetwater Care Opco LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Montana.
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