Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
Plains, MT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 275107) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $62,871
Phone: (406) 826-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Montana state average of 2.88 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.3%.
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $62,871.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing facility in Plains, Sanders County, Montana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 28 certified beds and an average of 27.2 residents, and has held certification since 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Montana state average of 2.88 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars. These ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 48.3%, as reported to CMS.
On penalties: CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $62,871.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspections.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Montana state average of 2.88 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.3%. Its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $62,871.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 28 certified beds with an average of 27.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4068264800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4068264800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/275107?state=MT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.