CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Montana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Plains, Montana with 28 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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.
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAINS HOSPITAL CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 17, 1971 |
| BAXTER, MICHAEL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| EGGENSPERGER, BINA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2006 |
| FEIST BROWN, TRISTA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2023 |
| HANSON, GREGORY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2008 |
| HOLLAND, VIRGINIA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2017 |
| INGLE, RICHARD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| LAWYER, NICHOLAS | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| MCCARTHY, ERIN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| MEADEN, BRIAN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2023 |
| MERCER, KJIRSTEN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| NEIMAN, CARLA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2002 |
| EBERHARDT, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 13, 2016 |
| GENTRY, JEANINE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 15, 2023 |
| HANSON, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2008 |
| NEIMAN, CARLA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2002 |
| PLAINS HOSPITAL CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 17, 1971 |
| EBERHARDT, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 13, 2016 |
| HANSON, GREGORY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2008 |
| LINDSAY, ARLENE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2025 |
| NEIMAN, CARLA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2002 |
| WILLIAMS, JEANNE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2022 |
| PLAINS HOSPITAL CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 17, 1971 |
| EBERHARDT, LISA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 13, 2016 |
| GENTRY, JEANINE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 15, 2023 |
| HANSON, GREGORY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2008 |
| LINDSAY, ARLENE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2016 |
| NEIMAN, CARLA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2002 |
| WILLIAMS, JEANNE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2022 |
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