Montana Veterans Home N H, Columbia Falls
400 Veterans Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · 7.0 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality3/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 105 beds
- Government-owned
Nursing Home in Whitefish, MT · CMS Data August 2026
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
How Does Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Rate?
Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Whitefish, MT. Residents got an average of 3.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on March 12, 2026, cited 26 health deficiencies.
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.3 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 26
- Certified beds
- 100
1305 E 7TH ST
Whitefish, MT 59937
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.8 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 82% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 62% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | March 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 26 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 12 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 4 totaling $373,492 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 31% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.0% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 7.4% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 7.3% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 6.0% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 3.3% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 100 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 92 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | SWEETWATER WHITEFISH OPCO LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | SWEETWATER CARE (8 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | September 1989 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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