CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME

10 KRUGER RD
PLAINS MT 59859
Phone: 4068264800

Inside a hospital Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
4/5
Above average
Overall rating4/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Montana average: 1.1 star higher (2.9), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Plains average: level with the average (4.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds28
Average residents per day27.2
Occupancy97%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CountySanders
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1985-01-01
CMS certification number (CCN)275107
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle2

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.20
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.81
Registered nurse turnover62.5%
Total nursing staff turnover48.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$62,871
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $62,871 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME highly rated?

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME have?

CMS certifies 28 beds; the facility reports an average of 27.2 residents per day (about 97% occupancy).

Does CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $62,871 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.