Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains, MT

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Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains, MT

Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Plains, MT.

Information last verified:

10 Kruger Road, Plains, MT 59859

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff care and a clean setting

Residents describe consistently caring, respectful, and knowledgeable staff.

Many reviews highlight staff who are professional, kind, and attentive, with multiple comments about respectful treatment during stays and visits. Cleanliness also comes up repeatedly, with reviewers specifically mentioning a clean facility and organized care. A few reviews also mention staff going above and beyond to support patients and visitors.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication breakdowns and rudeness

Some reviewers report poor communication and unprofessional bedside moments.

Several reviews mention frustrating interactions around communication, including delays, not being told key information, and staff being perceived as rude or dismissive. Others describe issues with coordination, such as not following through on a promised advocate or leaving a patient waiting without clear guidance. There are also accounts where reviewers felt follow-up and explanations were lacking, contributing to worry during urgent care needs.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cost concerns and billing complaints

Several reviews raise concerns about the bills and added charges.

A few reviewers say they were surprised by the cost of visits and services, including comments that the pricing felt high for what they received. Other reviews mention billing problems such as receiving additional charges and having ongoing bills after a prior visit. One review also points to incorrect prescriptions being sent to the wrong place as part of the overall billing-and-service concern.

common 2 reviews mention this

Diabetes and special-diet support

The community lists diet support including diabetes and special restrictions.

The facility offers dining choices that include diabetes-related diets and special dietary restrictions. Reviews also mention the kitchen diet, reflecting that dietary planning can be a noticeable part of the experience for at least some families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 28 resident community capacity 28 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Providence International Heart Institute - Plains Outreach Clinic (0 miles)
  • Main Street Medical (23.1 miles)
  • Clark Fork Valley Hospital (23.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Clark Fork Valley Hospital (0 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Circle (0.4 miles)
  • Plains Pub & Pizzeria (0.6 miles)
  • High Plains Saloon (0.7 miles)
  • Mint (0.7 miles)
  • The Butcher's Nook (1 miles)
  • Simple Simon's Pizza (1.4 miles)
  • Dawg House Bistro (14 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Assembly of God Church (0.5 miles)
  • First Church of God (0.6 miles)
  • Plains Bible Chapel (0.6 miles)
  • Plains United Methodist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Saint James Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
  • Plains Alliance Church (0.7 miles)
  • First Lutheran Church (0.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Montana Rail Link Maintance (0.6 miles)
  • Plains Airport (0.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.9 miles)
  • T & K Wildlife Taxidermy (1.3 miles)
  • Missoula Valley School-Taxidermy (19.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (21.6 miles)
  • Montana Rail Link-Depot (23.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Montana High Espresso (0.6 miles)
  • The Bean Bug (0.8 miles)
  • Dog Hill Bistro (0.8 miles)
  • Plains Farmhouse Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Uncommon Grounds Espresso (1.4 miles)
  • Cheri's Espresso (21.7 miles)
  • Black Bear Coffee and Espresso (23.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Plains Drug Store (0.8 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Plains Drug & Andi's Gifts (0.9 miles)
  • Doug's Drug (23.4 miles)
  • Thompson Falls Family Pharmacy (23.4 miles)

Parks

  • Circle Square Peace Park (14 miles)
  • Miller Park (24.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Rex Theatre (23.2 miles)

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