Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
9 14th Ave W, Polson, MT 59860 · (406) 883-4378
For profit - Limited Liability company · 70 certified beds
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 1 citation (the Montana average is 11.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,404 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 17, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 17, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.November 17, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 17, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 20, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 20, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedNovember 6, 2023 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,404September 12, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Montana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.13 | 4.05 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.60 | 2.57 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 54.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 51.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- St Luke Community Nursing Home Ronan · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Valley Health and Rehab Hamilton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center Hot Springs · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center Missoula · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Missoula · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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