Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 59859 (Plains, MT)

2 Medicare-certified providers are registered in ZIP 59859, Plains, MT, spanning 2 care types (1 nursing homes, 1 hospice). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 4.0 out of 5.

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Providers in ZIP 59859

Hospice · Other CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL HOSPICE Plains, MT 59859 Not CMS-rated Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME Plains, MT 59859 CMS rating 4.0 / 528 beds

Care types in ZIP 59859

Care typeProvidersDirectory
Nursing Homes1View ZIP directory
Hospice1View ZIP directory

What CMS data shows in ZIP 59859

Of the 2 care providers listed in ZIP 59859, 1 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME (non-profit). 28 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.81 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 62.5%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $62,871 in fines.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 non-profit, 1 other
Certified beds (total)28
Providers with a federal penalty1

How to compare care in ZIP 59859

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 59859, Plains, MT when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

Provider data comparison

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL HOSPICEHospiceNot ratedother—0
CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOMENursing Home4.0non-profit281

Frequently asked questions

What types of care are available in ZIP 59859?
Providers in ZIP 59859 include nursing homes (1), hospice (1). Each listing links to CMS ratings, inspection findings, staffing, and contact details.
Which care provider in ZIP 59859 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, CLARK FORK VALLEY NURSING HOME has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 59859, at 4.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Who operates the care providers in ZIP 59859?
Ownership on record in ZIP 59859 is 1 non-profit, 1 other. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; review each provider's inspection and staffing data.
What is the average CMS rating in ZIP 59859?
Among providers with a published overall rating in ZIP 59859, the average CMS overall star rating is 4.0 out of 5. Ratings summarize inspections, staffing, and quality measures and are informational only.

Where this data comes from

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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