POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
9 14TH AVE W, Polson, MT 59860
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Polson, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Montana average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Montana average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Montana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Montana average of 20.0% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Montana average of 4.3% (64% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Montana average of 6.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.1% — better than the Montana average of 19.3% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Polson.
What keeps POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 20.0% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 4.3% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Polson
Polson sits in Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,683 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,169
- Median home value
- $278,400
Demographics for Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Polson.
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