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General Information: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Nursing home name	WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Address	1305 E 7TH ST WHITEFISH, MT 59937
Phone number	(406) 862-3557
Located within a hospital	No
Type of ownership	For profit - Corporation
Owner operates multiple homes	Yes
Accept Medicare or Medicaid	Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement Community	No
Resident and family councils	RESIDENT
Certified number of beds	100
Total number of residents	96
Perc of occupied beds	96
Sprinkler status	fully sprinklered
Last health survey date	09/03/2009
Fire survey date:	09/01/2009

Ratings Summary: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Overall rating	2 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing	3 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only	5 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections	2 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures	3 out of 5 stars

Nursing Home Staffing Info: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
	National Average	WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Overall staff rating	Not Available.	3 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating	Not Available	5 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents	94.2	96
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day	1.4 hours	1.18 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day	0.6 hours	0.9 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day	0.8 hours	0.28 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day	0.6 hours	0.9 hours

Health Inpections: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Inspection Results: 09/03/2009
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
10/08/2009	Administration Deficiencies	Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident.	B
10/08/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	C
10/08/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.	C
10/08/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	B
10/27/2009	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	E
10/08/2009	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	E
10/08/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting.	D
10/08/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	D
10/08/2009	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	D
10/08/2009	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	E
Inspection Results: 10/16/2008
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
11/30/2008	Administration Deficiencies	post nurse staffing information.	B
11/30/2008	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable.	B
11/30/2008	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	D
11/30/2008	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	E
11/30/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	D
11/30/2008	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	F
11/30/2008	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets.	E
11/30/2008	Administration Deficiencies	Keep accurate and appropriate medical records.	D
11/30/2008	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	E
11/30/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	G
11/30/2008	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	D
11/30/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	E
11/30/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	E
11/30/2008	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	B
11/30/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	E
11/30/2008	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	E
11/30/2008	Mistreatment Deficiencies	1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	E
11/30/2008	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	E
11/30/2008	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Send and promptly deliver unopened mail to residents.	C
11/30/2008	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health.	D
Inspection Results: 11/01/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
12/04/2007	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly.	B
12/04/2007	Administration Deficiencies	post nurse staffing information.	C
12/04/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	D
12/04/2007	Quality Care Deficiencies	Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	D
12/04/2007	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	B
12/04/2007	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health.	D

Fire Safety Inpections: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Inspection Results: 09/01/2009
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
11/02/2009	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	E
11/02/2009	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	E
11/02/2009	Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	D
11/02/2009	Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	D
11/02/2009	Exits and Egress Deficiencies	exits that are accessible at all times.	D
11/02/2009	Hazardous Area Deficiencies	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	D
11/02/2009	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	E
11/02/2009	Vertical Openings Deficiencies	exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	E
11/02/2009	Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	D
Inspection Results: 10/14/2008
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
12/16/2008	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	E
12/16/2008	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	C
12/16/2008	Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies	proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	E
12/16/2008	Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies	restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	B
12/16/2008	Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies	exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times.	E
12/16/2008	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	portable fire extinguishers.	C
12/16/2008	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	E
12/16/2008	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	properly maintained smoke detectors.	E
12/16/2008	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	C
12/16/2008	Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies	a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	B
12/16/2008	Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies	record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions.	E
12/16/2008	Building Construction Deficiencies	approved construction type or materials.	B
12/16/2008	Exits and Egress Deficiencies	exits that are accessible at all times.	E
12/16/2008	Hazardous Area Deficiencies	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	E
12/16/2008	Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies	walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	E
12/16/2008	Vertical Openings Deficiencies	exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	B
12/16/2008	Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies	corridors that are separated from common areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	B
12/16/2008	Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies	emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	B
Inspection Results: 10/30/2007
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
12/05/2007	Electrical Deficiencies	properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	D
12/05/2007	Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies	restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.	F
12/05/2007	Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies	automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	D
12/05/2007	Hazardous Area Deficiencies	construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	D
12/05/2007	Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies	corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	E

Resident Complaints: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Date Complaint Substantiated: 06/19/2008
Corrected	Category	Deficiency	Severity
07/18/2008	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	D

Quality Measures: WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Quality Measures	National Average	WHITEFISH CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Overall quality rating	Not Available	3 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain	3%	8%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection	9%	5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	14%	11%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	3%	2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse	11%	7%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair	4%	2%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores	11%	5%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder	50%	56%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious	14%	17%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8%	9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	5%	5%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination	89%	90+%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season	91%	89%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores	2%	0%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores	13%	15%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain	19%	37%
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium	2%	10%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season	83%	74%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination	83%	72%

Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
A	Isolated /Potential for minimal harm
B	Pattern /Potential for minimal harm
C	Widespread /Potential for minimal harm
D	Isolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
E	Pattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
F	Widespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
G	Isolated /Actual harm
H	Pattern /Actual harm
I	Widespread /Actual harm
J	Isolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
K	Pattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
L	Widespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety