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Whitefish Care and Rehab: 11 Deficiencies, No Fix Plan - MT

Healthcare Facility
Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation
Whitefish, MT

The October 22, 2025 complaint inspection produced a single citation under tag F0887, which covers COVID-19 immunization requirements. Inspectors classified the harm level as minimal, and noted that only a few residents were affected.

The citation references CDC routine vaccine guidance for healthcare providers, the same framework nursing homes across the country are expected to follow when offering and documenting COVID-19 vaccinations for residents in their care.

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What exactly went wrong at the 1305 East 7th Street facility, and for which residents, is not detailed in the publicly available portion of the inspection record. The statement of deficiencies runs to 22 pages; the surviving summary identifies the regulatory tag and the CDC guidance at issue, but the underlying findings, the specific residents involved, and the facility's own account of what happened are not captured in the portion of the record available for review.

Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation was directed to submit a plan of correction to address the deficiency. Whether that plan has been accepted, and what steps the facility committed to taking, would be on file with the Montana state survey agency or available directly from the nursing home.

For residents and families, a citation classified as minimal harm still marks a gap between what federal standards require and what a facility delivered, even if no one was seriously hurt this time.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation from 2025-10-22 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: August 5, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 22, 2025.

The October 22, 2025 complaint inspection produced a single citation under tag F0887, which covers COVID-19 immunization requirements.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION?
The October 22, 2025 complaint inspection produced a single citation under tag F0887, which covers COVID-19 immunization requirements.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in WHITEFISH, MT, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 275132.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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