Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859 · (406) 826-4800
Non profit - Corporation · 28 certified beds
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 2 citations (the Montana average is 11.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $62,871 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 9, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 9, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $62,871February 13, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Montana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.81 | 4.05 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.90 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.20 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.57 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.3% | 54.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 27.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center Hot Springs · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Valley Health and Rehab Hamilton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center Missoula · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Missoula · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Village Health & Rehabilitation Missoula · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.