| Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation | |
| 1305 E 7th St, Whitefish, Montana 59937 | |
| (406) 862-3557 | |
| Not rated: CMS does not rate Special Focus Facilities |
| Name | Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation |
|---|---|
| Location | 1305 E 7th St, Whitefish, Montana |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 100 |
| Occupancy Rate | 92.2% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 275132 |
| Legal Business Name | Sweetwater Whitefish Opco LLC |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Corporation |
| Chain | Sweetwater Care (8 nursing homes) |
| Chain Average Overall Rating | 2.4 out of 5 |
| NPI Number | 1346808318 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Sweetwater Whitefish Opco LLC |
| Doing Business As | Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation |
| Address | 1305 7th St, Whitefish, MT 59937 |
| Phone Number | 406-862-3557 |
| NPI Number | 1003395278 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | Whitefish Care Holdings, LLC |
| Address | 1305 7th St, Whitefish, MT 59937 |
| Phone Number | 406-862-3557 |
| NPI Number | 1770026692 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | Empres at Whitefish, LLC |
| Doing Business As | Whitefish Health and Rehabilitation Center |
| Address | 1305 7th St, Whitefish, MT 59937 |
| Phone Number | 406-862-3557 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | Not rated: CMS does not rate Special Focus Facilities |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | Not rated: CMS does not rate Special Focus Facilities |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | Not rated: CMS does not rate Special Focus Facilities |
| Overall Rating: | Not rated: CMS does not rate Special Focus Facilities |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.57 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.85 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.19 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 82.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 61.9% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 4 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $373,492 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 5 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Honor 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. F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 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. F0585, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 13, 2026 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 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. F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 15, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. F0675, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919, Environmental, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 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. F0584, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 15, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 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. F0887, Infection Control, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 22, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 22, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 22, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 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. F0887, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Apr 2, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 2, 2025 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.35 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.32 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.04 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.97 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.67 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.95 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.76 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.73 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.69 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 33.85 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.45 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.76 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.96 | 15.38 |