Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
9 14th Ave W · Polson, MT · 59860 · 4068834378
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,404 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
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.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 12, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Implement 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.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $17,404 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275049 · certified since December 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.