Nursing homeFAID #7516
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
275132
Care type
Nursing home
County
Flathead
Facility name
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
Street address
1305 E 7TH ST
City / state / ZIP
Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone
(406) 862-3557
Website
About this facility — Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Whitefish, Montana. It is licensed for 100 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Montana (75 beds).
It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Whitefish and 62 skilled nursing facilities across Montana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation 100 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $373,492 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Sweetwater Care
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Gamett, James
Officer — since 2019
Holt, Jordan
Managing employee — since 2019
Sweetwater Care Opco Llc
Indirect owner — since 2019
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1989-09-01
Health deficiencies
26 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$373,492 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-12
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$415 per day (≈ $12,620/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
55% Medicaid · 25% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
70% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
17% above the MT median of $355/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
100
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-12Health inspection14 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-13
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0585
D · No harm found
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 2026-04-13
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0627
E · No harm found
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0690
G · Actual harm
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 2026-04-13
F-0699
E · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2026-04-13
F-0761
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-13
2025-10-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-24
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0675
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2025-12-24
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-24
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-24
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-24
F-0692
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-12-15
F-0726
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
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
F-0791
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-11-15
F-0887
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0919
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-12-24
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (75 citations)
2025-09-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-22
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-22
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2025-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0578
D · No harm found
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
F-0584
D · No harm found
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
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0657
D · No harm found
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
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0693
D · No harm found
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
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0887
F · No harm found
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
2025-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0658
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0678
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
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
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0695
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0760
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-02
F-0838
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0940
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-02-17
F-0945
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
2024-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0623
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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
F-0638
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0640
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0660
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0867
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-09
F-0926
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2025-01-09
2024-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-26
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-26
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-05-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-03-14Health inspection10 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0584
E · No harm found
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
F-0585
D · No harm found
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
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0758
D · No harm found
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
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
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
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-26
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-04-26
2023-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-13
2026-03-12Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-04-13
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-04-13
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-04-13
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-04-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-04-13
2025-03-13Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0223
D · No harm found
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
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-08
K-0919
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-08
2024-03-14Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-04-22
E-0023
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0222
D · No harm found
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
K-0271
D · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-22
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-22
Federal penalties
2026-03-12Fine$82,250
2025-09-09Fine$95,148
2025-01-23Fine$91,314
2024-10-23Fine$104,780
2025-09-09Medicare payment denial — 34 days
Total fines$373,492
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 275132.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.5★★★★★52 ratings on Google
★★★★★Betty Montijo Reel · 2026-05-01 · via Google“I had a double hip replacement within 120 days of each other. I was able to pick my own PT place. Mountain View was AWESOME! The director met with me and we made a schedule that worked for me! My PT Dulcie was great! I went 3 years in extreme pain barely walking and I am only 47! They helped me feel like a NEW PERSON! I have my life back. Thank you PT!”
★★★★Ruth Barefoot · 2026-01-26 · via Google“What a caring crew of awesome people. I felt that my brother was in excellent hands. He didn't have a complaint except for the access to NFL playoffs, which makes me giggle every time, and the small food portions, but he was on a strict diet to lose weight!! Thank you. The only improvement I can think of is the equipment/furniture in the rooms are dated. Warmly, Ruth”
★Somthin · 2026-04-25 · via Google“Mountain View is one of the nastiest places I’ve ever visited, there’s so much drama. Cna s are not even washing there hands after changing people the cna’s also take 20 minutes to get to change someone and everyone was on there phone watching the lights go off, when I first walked in I was greeted with the nicest people, but once you see behind the scenes it’s awful all of upper management is jus…”
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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