Safety Report: Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (32) than in the cycle before (39).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | August 27, 2026; March 13, 2025; January 23, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| 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. (F584) | 4 | August 27, 2026; October 22, 2025; March 13, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | August 27, 2026; March 12, 2026; October 22, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 3 | August 27, 2026; March 13, 2025; January 23, 2025 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | March 12, 2026; September 9, 2025; March 13, 2025 |
| 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. (F585) | 3 | March 12, 2026; March 13, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | October 22, 2025; March 13, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | March 13, 2025; January 23, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | August 27, 2026; March 13, 2025 |
| 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. (F726) | 2 | August 27, 2026; October 22, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | March 12, 2026; January 23, 2025 |
| 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. (F578) | 2 | March 12, 2026; March 13, 2025 |
| 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. (F887) | 2 | October 22, 2025; March 13, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | October 22, 2025; October 23, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | October 22, 2025; March 13, 2025 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | September 9, 2025; October 23, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | September 9, 2025; October 23, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | January 23, 2025; March 14, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | November 20, 2024; March 14, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $53,463 |
| September 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 34 days, starting November 20, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 | Fine | $95,148 |
| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $91,314 |
| October 23, 2024 | Fine | $104,780 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 27, 2026 — 7 citations · complaint investigation
March 12, 2026 — 14 citations (includes serious)
October 22, 2025 — 11 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 9, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
March 13, 2025 — 14 citations
January 23, 2025 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 20, 2024 — 10 citations · complaint investigation
October 23, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 8, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 14, 2024 — 10 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare