BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES
258 PINE TREE DRIVE, BIGFORK, MN 56628 · CCN 245529
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg residents/day
- 22.2
- Phone
- 2187433177
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-11 | 3 | 8.1 | 9.5 | -5.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-10-23 | 5 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -2.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-11-15 | 3 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -4.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.11 | 29.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.79 | 20.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.02 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (11)
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-11-14 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-12-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-06-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1975-01-01 |
| ANDERSON, JESSICA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-30 |
| HOUGH, NATHAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-04-01 |
| MCKELLAR, PAULA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-08-11 |
| SCRIVNER, JEFFREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2002-08-01 |
| NIEMALA, AMANDA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2008-01-02 |
| ANDERSON, DARLA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HOUGH, NATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-04-01 |
Other facilities in BIGFORK
| Name | Overall | Beds |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.