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Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859406826480028 certified beds · 27 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
19
● 2● 16● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$62,871
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-09
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Montana DPHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-13 | Standard | 2131 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-29 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Montana DPHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-10Record 275107-20260409-F610
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-10Record 275107-20260409-F644
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 275107-20250213-F744
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F610
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-15Record 275107-20250213-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F657
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F692
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F699
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F745
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F880
F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-12Record 275107-20250213-F574
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-06Record 275107-20250213-F577
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 275107-20240229-F881
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-13 | Civil money penalty | $62,871 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.90
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 0.98 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.81
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 4.05 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.25
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 3.59 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 55% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover63%
Facility
Montana
National
Montana 48% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Montana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.8% | 4.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.8% | 20.4% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 23.2% | 18.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.0% | 15.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Baxter, Michael Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eberhardt, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eberhardt, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eggensperger, Bina Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Feist Brown, Trista Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gentry, Jeanine Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gentry, Jeanine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Gregory Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Gregory Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 | — | — |
| Lindsay, Arlene Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 | — | — |
| Neiman, Carla Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neiman, Carla Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plains Hospital Corporation Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Plains Hospital Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Williams, Jeanne Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Montana.
No county cost figures on file for Sanders.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center Hot Springs | 13.8 mi | 2026-02-10 | 0212 |
| St Luke Community Nursing Home Ronan | 35.4 mi | 2026-05-07 | 171 |
| Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center Polson | 37.1 mi | 2025-11-17 | 1111 |
| Brendan House Kalispell | 57.6 mi | 2025-07-17 | 0283 |
| Kalispell Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC Kalispell | 57.9 mi | 2026-06-17 | 17210 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |