B87

BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES

Grade B 87/100 composite score

Government - Hospital district

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
5/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

40

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

258 PINE TREE DRIVE, BIGFORK, MN 56628
2187433177

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
2.11h
LPN
0.18h
CNA
3.73h
Total
6.02h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICT

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1975

ANDERSON, JESSICA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

HOUGH, NATHAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2024

MCKELLAR, PAULA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2025

SCRIVNER, JEFFREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2002

NIEMALA, AMANDA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2008

ANDERSON, DARLA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2020

HOUGH, NATHAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2024

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (11)

December 11, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

November 14, 2025Health1 deficiency
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

October 23, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2024
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 4, 2024
November 15, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 19, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 19, 2023
June 23, 2023Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 14, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES?

BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES in BIGFORK, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 87.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES?

BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES have?

BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES has 11 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES have?

BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES has 40 certified beds with approximately 22 current residents (55% occupancy). The facility is located at 258 PINE TREE DRIVE, BIGFORK, Minnesota 56628. It is a government - hospital district facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.