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Bigfork Valley Communities
258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bigfork Valley Communities, in Bigfork, Minnesota, is certified for 40 beds under government, hospital district ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day (2.1 RN), above the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 26.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Itasca Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 18 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 46.9 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 48.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $65,900 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Dec 2025, 23 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.7%, RNs 11.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.1% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.3% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Northern Itasca Hospital District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Itasca Hospital District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1975 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Itasca County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Village | Grand Rapids | 82 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 22.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Essentia Health Homestead | Deer River | 32 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 46.9 | $68K | 18 May 2026 |
| The Emeralds At Grand Rapids LLC | Grand Rapids | 93 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 | 53.8 | $66K | 17 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Itasca County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bigfork Valley Communities been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Bigfork Valley Communities been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bigfork Valley Communities compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bigfork Valley Communities?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Northern Itasca Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bigfork Valley Communities last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.