CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME
10 KRUGER RD, Plains, MT 59859
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME Compares
CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME is a 28-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Plains, Montana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Montana average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the Montana average of 6.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 28 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Montana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.0% — better than the Montana average of 20.0% (55% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Montana average of 4.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Montana average of 6.6% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Montana averages across 61 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Plains.
What keeps CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 20.0% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 6.6% across Montana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 28 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Plains
Plains sits in Sanders County, where adults 65 and older make up about 30.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Montana as a whole (18.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,653 (30.9%)
- Median age
- 54.5 years
- Median household income
- $42,284
- Median home value
- $251,600
Demographics for Sanders County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Plains.
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