Total staff
30
Employees
29
Contractors
1
Clark Fork Riverside
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Missoula, MT
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Clark Fork Riverside
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Missoula, MT
CMS overall rating
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Overview of Clark Fork Riverside
Clark Fork Riverside, nestled in the heart of Missoula, is more than just an independent living community. It’s a haven of possibilities for seniors seeking an active and vibrant lifestyle. From the moment they step through the doors, residents are immersed in a world of engaging and enriching independent living activities.
The community boasts an impressive array of amenities and services tailored to cater to the unique interests and preferences of its residents. They can delve into captivating novels in the well-stocked libraries or connect with friends and family in the state-of-the-art computer labs. Staying fit and energized is easy with access to invigorating fitness centers, where they can participate in group classes or enjoy personal workouts.
Residents are also encouraged to engage socially, with numerous opportunities to connect with fellow residents through shared interests, outings, and events. Whether it’s joining a book club, exploring the local arts scene, or indulging in culinary delights, they’ll find a vibrant and active community that celebrates the joys of independent living.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 4th out of 38 homes in Montana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 4th out of 38 homes in Montana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 42m per day
Rank #4 / 38Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 38 homes in Montana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Montana average, with a ranking across 38 Montana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Montana avg
+26%
Standout metric
Weekend RN is +34% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 58m per day | ▲ 4% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 13m per day | ▼ 57% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 32m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 16m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 33m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | ▼ 100% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 54m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
28-bed community Rank #84 / 106Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 106 homes in Montana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Montana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #3 / 159Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 159 homes in Montana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Montana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Montana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Specific ProgramsProject-Based Section 8 Housing, Utilities Included in Rent, Recreational Activities, On-Site Management, Maintenance Services, Scenic River Views
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.15 : 1
38% fewer staff per resident than Montana average
Avg staff/day
10
Average shift
10.2 hours
19% better than Montana average
Total staff hours (quarter)
9,399
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 1 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
1
All 1 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
1
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 19 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
19
All 19 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3.9%
365 contractor hours this quarter
RN Director of Nursing: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,351 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,894 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 514 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 0 | 1 | 1 | 365 | 39 | 42% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 173 | 19 | 21% | 9.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 103 | 13 | 14% | 7.9 |
19 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
42%
1 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
21%
1 Administrator
% of Days
14%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.0
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 11.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.0
5% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 21.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.0%
29% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 19.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.3%
7% better than Montana averageMontana average: 20.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.6%
In line with Montana averageMontana average: 25.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.9%
58% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 4.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Montana averageMontana average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Montana averageMontana average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
36% better than Montana averageMontana average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
35% better than Montana averageMontana average: 4.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.8%
59% better than Montana averageMontana average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Montana averageMontana average: 93.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.2%
9% worse than Montana averageMontana average: 93.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
84.6%
11% better than Montana averageMontana average: 76.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
26
Medicaid
18
69.2% of residents
Private pay or other
8
30.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Fork Riverside
What neighborhood is Clark Fork Riverside in?
Clark Fork Riverside is in the Heart of Missoula neighborhood.
Is Clark Fork Riverside in a walkable area?
Clark Fork Riverside has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Does Clark Fork Riverside operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Clark Fork Riverside is registered as a non-profit.
Are there photos of Clark Fork Riverside?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Clark Fork Riverside in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Clark Fork Riverside?
Clark Fork Riverside is located at 301 W Front St, Missoula, MT 59802.
What is the phone number of Clark Fork Riverside?
(406) 721-2439 will put you in contact with the team at Clark Fork Riverside.
Is Clark Fork Riverside Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Clark Fork Riverside is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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