Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
10 Kruger Rd · Plains, MT · 59859 · 4068264800
28 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$62,871 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,871 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C February 13, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C February 13, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $62,871 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 275107 · certified since January 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.