Cycle 1
Health 2025-11-17 · Fire 2025-11-17
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Polson, MT
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $17,404 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
9 14th Ave W, Polson, MT
(406) 883-4378
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
70
Certified beds
Average residents
52
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Evergreen Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1979-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.72
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.69
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.54
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
2.2
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.4%
5.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
93.7%
4.2 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
4.2%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
4.7%
3 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.1% |
5.9%
4.8 pts better
|
5.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.6% |
17.4%
4.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.9% |
20.6%
6.7 pts better
|
16.7%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.8% |
19.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.6% |
19.8%
0.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
2.9%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.8% |
25.4%
5.6 pts better
|
19.8%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.0% |
6.4%
0.4 pts better
|
5.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.8% |
78.7%
5.1 pts better
|
81.7%
2.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.3% |
15.0%
1.7 pts better
|
12.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 50.0% |
73.8%
23.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
29.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 10.0% |
19.4%
9.4 pts better
|
23.9%
13.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-12 · Fire 2024-09-12
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-30 · Fire 2023-08-30
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-17
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-12-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-17
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-17
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-12-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-10-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-10-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-17
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-09-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-17
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 2025-09-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-17
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 2025-11-19
G · Actual harm
2024-09-12
F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2024-10-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
F675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
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 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-10-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-14
C · Minimal harm
2024-09-12
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-20
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 2024-06-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-20
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 2024-06-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-06
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 2023-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-30
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 2023-09-29
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$17,404
2024-09-12
Fine
Fine · fine $17,404
Fine
Ownership
Cheeks, Donald
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Couve Financial Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ensuncho, Joann
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Perlman, Harold
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pnw 12 Opco Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Pnw 12 SNF Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Polson SNF Operations LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Spielman, Shimon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Spielman, Shimon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wright, Thomas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
Corporate Officer · Individual
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