Public Record
Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 28
- Avg. residents per day
- 27.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 24
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2025-02-13
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Citations
24 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0574Generalno actual harm
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- 0577Generalno actual harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0699Generalpotential for harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- 0744Seriousactual harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
- 0745Generalpotential for harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0568Generalno actual harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0567Generalno actual harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0031Generalpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
- Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Plains, MT, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 275107.
- What is the CMS rating for Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home?
- Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home have?
- Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home is certified for 28 beds. It serves an average of 27.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home have?
- Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home has 24 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home last inspected?
- Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home was last inspected on February 13, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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