28 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Whitefish, MT
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $364,572 in total fines with 26 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1305 E 7th St, Whitefish, MT
(406) 862-3557
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Sweetwater Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.79
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.35
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.41
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.14
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
68%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
79%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.3
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
2.2
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.9% |
94.4%
9.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.0% |
93.7%
1.3 pts better
|
95.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
4.2%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.8% |
4.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.0% |
5.9%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
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 | 33.0% |
20.6%
12.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
16.3 pts worse
|
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 | 11.2% |
19.7%
8.5 pts better
|
16.3%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.5% |
19.8%
14.3 pts better
|
14.9%
9.4 pts better
|
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 | 0.7% |
2.9%
2.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.7% |
25.4%
2.7 pts better
|
19.8%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 46.2% |
78.7%
32.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
35.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.4% |
15.0%
9.6 pts better
|
12.0%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% |
1.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 33.8% |
73.8%
40 pts worse
|
79.7%
45.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.7% |
19.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Inspection history
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-12-15
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 2025-11-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-12-24
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 2025-12-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-11-15
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-22
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-22
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 2025-10-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-02
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 2025-04-02
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 2025-04-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-02
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 2025-04-02
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2025-02-17
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-17
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 2025-02-17
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-18
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-26
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-07
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-26
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 2024-04-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-26
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-26
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 2024-04-26
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-09-13
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-03-24
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 2023-03-24
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-03-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2023-03-24
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 2023-03-24
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $143,650
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-11-20 · 34 days
34 day denial
Fine · fine $89,967
Fine
Fine · fine $104,780
Fine
Fine · fine $26,175
Fine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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