Great Falls, MT

Park Place Transitional Care And Rehabilitation

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $185,087 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1500 32nd St S, Great Falls, MT

(406) 761-4300

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

189

Certified beds

Average residents

139

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sweetwater Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

9 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.80

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.91

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.51 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.84

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.55

All reported nurse hours · state 3.97 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.71

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.98

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.48 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.60

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.69 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.10

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.87

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.88

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.25

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover · state 56% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,879

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.31

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9952

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.66

Baseline 18.06% · Performance 17.88% · Measure score 7.66 · Achievement 7.66 · Improvement 1.21

Healthcare-associated infections

Baseline 4.70% · Performance 8.24% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

7.29

Baseline 95.65% · Performance 40.51% · Measure score 7.29 · Achievement 5.67 · Improvement 7.29

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.97

Baseline 2.74 hours · Performance 3.49 hours · Measure score 1.97 · Achievement 1.46 · Improvement 1.97

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.8%	10.72% 0.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 184 · Observed rate 9.24% · Lower 95% interval 7.55%
Discharge to community	48.86%	50.57% 1.7 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 184 · Observed rate 46.2% · Lower 95% interval 42.28%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.21	1.02 0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	95.14%	95.27% 0.1 pts worse	Numerator 137 · Denominator 144
Falls with major injury	0.69%	0.77% 0.1 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 144
Discharge self-care score	60.61%	53.69% 6.9 pts better	Numerator 60 · Denominator 99
Discharge mobility score	62.63%	50.94% 11.7 pts better	Numerator 62 · Denominator 99
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	3.5%	2.29% 1.2 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 143 · Adjusted rate 4.72%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	8.24%	7.12% 1.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 108 · Observed rate 8.33% · Lower 95% interval 5.4%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	11.44%	8.2% 3.2 pts better	Numerator 23 · Denominator 201
Staff flu vaccination coverage	58.12%	42% 16.1 pts better	Numerator 68 · Denominator 117
Discharge function score	73.74%	56.45% 17.3 pts better	Numerator 73 · Denominator 99
Transfer of health information to provider	93.55%	95.95% 2.4 pts worse	Numerator 29 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to patient	86.36%	96.28% 9.9 pts worse	Numerator 57 · Denominator 66
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	31.58%	25.2% 6.4 pts better	Numerator 24 · Denominator 76

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	1.3 0.1 pts worse	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 2.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.5	2.2 1.7 pts better	1.8 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.3%	94.4% 4.9 pts better	93.4% 5.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.2% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.7% 6.3 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.8%	4.2% 2.4 pts better	3.3% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	9.7%	4.7% 5 pts worse	11.4% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.0% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 9.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	7.1%	5.9% 1.2 pts worse	5.4% 1.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 7.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.0%	17.4% 1.4 pts better	19.6% 3.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.7% · Q2 17.3% · Q3 12.6% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 16.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	25.8%	20.6% 5.2 pts worse	16.7% 9.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 28.2% · Q3 27.1% · Q4 21.0% · 4Q avg 25.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.4% 0.4 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	6.8%	19.7% 12.9 pts better	16.3% 9.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	6.1%	19.8% 13.7 pts better	14.9% 8.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 10.6% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.9%	2.6% 1.7 pts better	1.0% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.2%	2.9% 2.7 pts better	1.7% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.3%	25.4% 8.1 pts better	19.8% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 23.7% · Q3 14.4% · Q4 14.4% · 4Q avg 17.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	7.6%	6.4% 1.2 pts worse	5.1% 2.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 10.1% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	93.8%	78.7% 15.1 pts better	81.7% 12.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.1% · Q2 95.9% · Q3 92.0% · Q4 92.8% · 4Q avg 93.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.3%	15.0% 5.7 pts better	12.0% 2.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.3% · Observed 8.8% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.3%	1.6% 0.3 pts better	1.6% 0.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	76.8%	73.8% 3 pts better	79.7% 2.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	20.4%	19.4% 1 pts worse	23.9% 3.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.4% · Observed 19.1% · Expected 22.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-24 · Fire 2025-04-24

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-25 · Fire 2024-04-25

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-27 · Fire 2023-04-27

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2024-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

E33 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish methods for sharing information.

Corrected 2024-05-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-03

G · Actual harm 2025-04-24

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-24

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-19

G · Actual harm 2024-04-25

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-04-22

G · Actual harm 2023-12-04

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-04

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-04

F635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Corrected 2023-12-19

G · Actual harm 2023-10-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-10

H · Actual harm 2023-04-27

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-05-19

G · Actual harm 2023-04-27

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have 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.

Corrected 2023-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2023-05-19