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Complaint Investigation

Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation

Inspection Date: October 22, 2025
Total Violations 11
Facility ID 275132
Location WHITEFISH, MT
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0675

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0675 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-15.

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F-Tag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-15.

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F-Tag F0791

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0791 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-15.

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F-Tag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0919

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0919 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-10-22.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

📋 Inspection Summary

WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION in WHITEFISH, MT inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WHITEFISH, MT, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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