Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
Polson, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275049) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,404
Phone: (406) 883-4378 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above Montana's state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,404.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Polson, Lake County, Montana, with an average daily census of 51.5 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1979.
According to CMS Care Compare, Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above Montana's state average of 2.88. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,404.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars — notably lower than this facility's own 4-star rating. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Montana's state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, with 1.00 RN hours per resident per day and a 50.0% nursing turnover rate; its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,404.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon on record and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds with an average daily census of 51.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally averaging 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 406-883-4378 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 406-883-4378 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275049?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.