Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Plains, MT
CMS certification number275107
Contact & location
10 Kruger RDPlains, MT 59859
Sanders County
- Phone
- (406) 826-4800
- ZIP code
- 59859 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 28
- Residents per day
- 27.2 (97% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Plains Hospital Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1985
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.81 (state 4.05 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.90 (state 0.98 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.20 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.72 (state 2.57 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.25 (state 3.59 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.3 (state 54.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 62.5 (state 48.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-10 |
| 2026-04-09 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-10 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-15 |
| 2025-02-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-02-13 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. F0574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-12 |
| 2025-02-13 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2024-02-29 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $62,871 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Fine | $62,871 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Eberhardt, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gentry, Jeanine (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Gregory (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindsay, Arlene (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neiman, Carla (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plains Hospital Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Williams, Jeanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eberhardt, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gentry, Jeanine (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neiman, Carla (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plains Hospital Corporation (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baxter, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eggensperger, Bina (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Feist Brown, Trista (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Gregory (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holland, Virginia (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ingle, Richard (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lawyer, Nicholas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCarthy, Erin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meaden, Brian (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mercer, Kjirsten (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neiman, Carla (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eberhardt, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Gregory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lindsay, Arlene (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Neiman, Carla (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plains Hospital Corporation (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Williams, Jeanne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Montana.
How many beds does Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home have?
It has 28 certified beds and cares for about 27 residents per day.
Has Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $62,871 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
(406) 826-4800. The facility is located at 10 Kruger RD, Plains, MT 59859.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.