Nursing Care Index

Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation

Whitefish, Flathead County, Montana · CCN 275132 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Sweetwater Care (8 facilities, chain average 2.4 stars)

CMS rates Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation unrated overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 92 residents a day on average. 77 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 4 fines totalling $373,492 and 1 payment denial.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

OverallDid not submit staffing data, or submitted data that did not meet the criteria for a staffing rating (CMS footnote 18)
Health inspectionsDid not submit staffing data, or submitted data that did not meet the criteria for a staffing rating (CMS footnote 18)
StaffingDid not submit staffing data, or submitted data that did not meet the criteria for a staffing rating (CMS footnote 18)
Quality measuresDid not submit staffing data, or submitted data that did not meet the criteria for a staffing rating (CMS footnote 18)

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.34284 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.67571 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.84883 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover82.1% (registered nurses 61.9%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-03-12 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0627
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2026-03-12 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-13
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-15
2025-10-22
complaint survey
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-11-15
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0675
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-10-22
complaint survey
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-11-15
2025-10-22
complaint survey
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-24
2025-09-09
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-10-22
2025-09-09
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-10-22
2025-09-09
complaint survey
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-10-22
2025-03-13 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Ensure 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-03-13 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Conduct 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.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0940
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0945
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-02
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2025-01-23
complaint survey
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-17
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0926
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-11-20
complaint survey
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-09
2024-10-23
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-18
2024-10-23
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-26
2024-10-23
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-10-26
2024-05-08
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-07
2024-03-14 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2024-03-14 Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2023-08-29
complaint survey
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-13
2023-08-29
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-13

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2026-03-12Fine$82,250
2025-09-09Payment denial for 34 days from 2025-11-20
2025-09-09Fine$95,148
2025-01-23Fine$91,314
2024-10-23Fine$104,780

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Sweetwater Care Opco LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest2019-07-01
Gamett, James
Individual
corporate officer2019-07-01
Holt, Jordan
Individual
w-2 managing employee2019-07-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Flathead County.