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Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 5985928 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.96hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.70hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
15.5%
MT
20.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.2%
US
95.5%
MT
93.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
14.4%
MT
19.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MT
95.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
6.1%
US
12.1%
MT
5.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.5%
Better than Avg
Here
13.5%
US
15.3%
MT
19.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.2%
Better than Avg
Here
95.2%
US
81.8%
MT
79.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (11.3)
$62,871 in fines

This facility has 24 deficiencies across three surveys, including two complaint-triggered reports from families about resident protection and accident prevention. The most frequent problems involve care planning, resident protection from abuse/neglect, and resident rights issues. Recent 2025 inspections found significant issues with dementia care, infection control, and medication management, though all deficiencies show correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses identified problems.

Apr 9, 2026Routine
2
0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Feb 13, 2025Routine
16
0744Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0600Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0574Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Feb 29, 2024Routine
1
0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 13, 2025

$62,871

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Plains Hospital Corporation

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Baxter, MichaelManaging Control - Governing BodyEggensperger, BinaManaging Control - Governing BodyFeist Brown, TristaManaging Control - Governing BodyHanson, GregoryManaging Control - Governing BodyHolland, VirginiaManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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