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HomeMontanaClark Fork Valley Nursing Home

Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home

10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 598594068264800WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(37 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
28
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $62,871

How Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home Compares in Montana

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.

CMS overall rating
4/5
MT average
2.9/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MT average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MT average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.81 hrs/day
MT average
4.05 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.90 hrs/day
MT average
0.98 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.3%
MT average
54.8%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Montana average of 2.9/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Montana average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.90 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.98.
Staff turnover is 48.3%, lower than the Montana average of 54.8%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 9, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 14 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Montana median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Montana median
Sanders County 65+
4,027
31.9% of county
County Population
12,615
Sanders County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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.

Beds
28
Avg Residents/Day
27.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jan 1, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Sanders
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Actual Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0574Minimal Harm

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$62,871
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 13, 2025
$62,871

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.72 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.20 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.81 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.25 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.3%
RN Turnover
62.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PLAINS HOSPITAL CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1971
BAXTER, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
EGGENSPERGER, BINAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2006
FEIST BROWN, TRISTAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
HANSON, GREGORYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008
HOLLAND, VIRGINIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2017
INGLE, RICHARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAWYER, NICHOLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MCCARTHY, ERINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2012
MEADEN, BRIANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
MERCER, KJIRSTENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NEIMAN, CARLAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
EBERHARDT, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 13, 2016
GENTRY, JEANINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 15, 2023
HANSON, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008
NEIMAN, CARLACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
PLAINS HOSPITAL CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1971
EBERHARDT, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 13, 2016
HANSON, GREGORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008
LINDSAY, ARLENEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2025
NEIMAN, CARLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
WILLIAMS, JEANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
PLAINS HOSPITAL CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 17, 1971
EBERHARDT, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 13, 2016
GENTRY, JEANINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 15, 2023
HANSON, GREGORYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008
LINDSAY, ARLENEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2016
NEIMAN, CARLAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2002
WILLIAMS, JEANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Montana facilities
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
Plains, MTCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $62,871
Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hot Springs, MT13.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $22,614
St Luke Community Nursing Home
Ronan, MT35.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $44,252
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
Polson, MT37.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,404
Brendan House
Kalispell, MT57.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $92,755
Immanuel Skilled Care Center
Kalispell, MT57.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Kalispell, MT57.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $114,755
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
Plains, MT · Current facility
—4/54/54/5$62,871
Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hot Springs, MT
13.8 mi4/54/54/5$22,614
St Luke Community Nursing Home
Ronan, MT
35.4 mi4/52/55/5$44,252
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
Polson, MT
37.1 mi4/54/54/5$17,404
Brendan House
Kalispell, MT
57.6 mi3/53/55/5$92,755
Immanuel Skilled Care Center
Kalispell, MT
57.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Kalispell Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Kalispell, MT
57.9 mi1/51/54/5$114,755

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?▾
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Montana is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $62,871.
What are the staffing levels at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?▾
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home provides 3.81 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.20 LPN hours, and 2.72 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.3%.
How many beds does Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home have?▾
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has 28 certified beds with an average of 27.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Montana. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 37 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.