Critical access hospital in Plains, MT
Clark Fork Valley Hospital
10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859 · (406) 826-4800
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clark Fork Valley Hospital at a glance
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Plains, Montana (Sanders County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 148 minutes in the ER, worse than the Montana median of 120 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Sanders County
- CMS Certification Number
- 271323
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 74.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 75.4% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 62 | 288 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 148 min | 120 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 58% | 53.1% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.1% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Montana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clark Fork Valley Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Clark Fork Valley Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Clark Fork Valley Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 148 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Montana median is 120 minutes.
Does Clark Fork Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Clark Fork Valley Hospital and how do I contact it?
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is at 10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859. Phone: (406) 826-4800.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.