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A
Very Good

CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME

10 KRUGER RD · PLAINS, MT 59859

4068264800 · Non profit - Corporation

28 beds26.9 residents35 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A
Very Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
A
Very Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME receives an overall staffing grade of A (Very Good). With 4.1852 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.29 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 13.82% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (4.68% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (4.68%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
4.1852hrs/resident/day▲ 0.29
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.9737hrs/resident/day▲ 0.29
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
13.82%
4.3553 weekday → 3.7534 weekend
Agency Staff
4.68%
0% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.747hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.4645hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.5091std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Sanders County Average+0.47 HPRD
3.71
04.19 HPRD
vs. Montana State Average+0.21 HPRD
3.98
04.19 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.29 HPRD
3.90
04.19 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME ★
PLAINS · This facility
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A
4.18520.9737★★★★☆
HOT SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
HOT SPRINGS
13.8 mi
C
3.23770.7747★★☆☆☆
ST LUKE COMMUNITY NURSING HOME
RONAN
35.3 mi
A+
5.20161.6056★★★☆☆
POLSON HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
POLSON
37.1 mi
D
2.9270.716★★★★☆
BRENDAN HOUSE
KALISPELL
57.6 mi
A
4.53131.2569★★★☆☆
IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER
KALISPELL
57.6 mi
B
3.90060.7609★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
22
Total Deficiencies
$62,871
Fines Assessed
Feb 13, 2025Health
16 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Feb 29, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
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Mar 1, 2023Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

Feb 13, 2025Fine
$62,871
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.