CAverage · score 53/100 · #24 of 59 in Montana
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859 · 28 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Montana
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8)top 10%
$62,871 in fines in 3 years
Why Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Montana nursing homes in the same size band (small, 28 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home at a Glance
C
53/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.81 h.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 8.
90<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
45<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $62,871 fines, 0 denials.
33<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Montana, small facilities · CMS record 275107 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859
Phone4068264800
CountySanders
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds28
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.