Quick answers
- Where is Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
- 10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859, in Sanders County, Montana.
- What is the phone number of Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
- (406) 826-4800, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $62,871.
- What did inspectors find at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 29, 2024 to April 9, 2026), Medicare lists 19 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 29, 2024 to April 9, 2026), Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home had 19 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $62,871 in total (1 fine, the latest on February 13, 2025). Nurse staffing is 2.89 hours per resident per day; the Montana average is 4.02 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 9, 2026 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 9, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
Previous cycle: February 13, 2025 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 13, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0744 Level G
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 15 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0745 Level D
“Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0574 Level C
“The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
Earlier cycle: February 29, 2024 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: February 29, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $62,871 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $62,871 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Montana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.92 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.30 | 0.54 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.91 | 2.56 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.89 | 4.02 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.57 | 3.53 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 46.9% | 54.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 55.6% | 48.9% | 42.5% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Plains Hospital Corporation.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Hospital Corporation | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 17, 1971 |
| Plains Hospital Corporation | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 17, 1971 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 26.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Plains Hospital Corporation |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1985-01-01 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859 |
| County | Sanders County |
| State | Montana |
| Phone | (406) 826‑4800 |
| CMS Certification Number | 275107 |
| Name in Medicare records | CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center14 mi · Hot Springs, MT · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Clark Fork Valley Hospital0.0 mi · Plains, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- Mineral Community Hospital20 mi · Superior, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- St Luke Community Hospital37 mi · Ronan, MT · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13