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Facility profile · CCN 275132

Whitefish Care And Rehabilitation

83 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $364,572.

Special Focus Status 1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
83
Total citations
66
Last 3 years
10
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$364,572
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care21 Care Planning15 Resident Rights12 Infection Control10 Abuse & Neglect6

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6584 F8804 F5503 F5843 F6863

Citation history

83 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Oct 22, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F887Educate 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.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.GComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.EComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Oct 22, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint
Sep 9, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Sep 9, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F585Honor 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.DComplaint
Mar 13, 2025F887Educate 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.FStandard
Mar 13, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard
Mar 13, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F584Honor 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.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F578Honor 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.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Mar 13, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Jan 23, 2025F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.FComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.FComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F838Conduct 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.FComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.GComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F926Have policies on smoking.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DComplaint
Oct 23, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Oct 23, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Oct 23, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
May 8, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Mar 14, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard
Mar 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Mar 14, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Mar 14, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Mar 14, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EStandard
Mar 14, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Mar 14, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Mar 14, 2024F585Honor 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.DStandard
Mar 14, 2024F584Honor 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.EStandard
Mar 14, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard
Aug 29, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Aug 29, 2023F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint
May 24, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
May 24, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
May 24, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.GStandard
Mar 2, 2023F727Have 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.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GStandard
Mar 2, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Mar 2, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Mar 2, 2023F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Mar 2, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $364,572 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 34 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Sep 9, 2025Fine$143,650—
Sep 9, 2025Payment Denial—Nov 20, 2025 · 34 days
Jan 23, 2025Fine$89,967—
Oct 23, 2024Fine$104,780—
May 24, 2023Fine$26,175—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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