Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice
Plains, MT · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 271524)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (406) 826-4863 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice, often due to small patient counts. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Montana state average of 94.29.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Plains, Montana, in Sanders County.
Yes, Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271524, since 2001); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Plains, Montana and the surrounding Sanders County area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2001, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" type of ownership.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be taken to suggest anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice scored 100.00, above the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 57.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its Plains, Montana office in Sanders County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. Families should confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS data is updated periodically and figures cited here reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 271524, since November 14, 2001), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice scored 100.00, above the Montana state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 57.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Plains, Montana, in Sanders County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the composite process score offer a more direct look at care delivery.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2001.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice at (406) 826-4863 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice directly at (406) 826-4863 to ask about the process for starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, service area coverage, and how to begin care — contact Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice at (406) 826-4863 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Clark Fork Valley Hospital Hospice (CCN 271524) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/271524?state=MT to see the latest published CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.