Bigfork Valley Communities
Nursing Home · Bigfork, MN
CMS certification number245529
Contact & location
258 Pine Tree DriveBigfork, MN 56628
Itasca County
- Phone
- (218) 743-3177
- ZIP code
- 56628 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 20.5 (51% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Northern Itasca Hospital District
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 1988
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 6.04 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 2.09 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.34 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.60 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.89 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.7 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 11.1 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 21 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-11-14 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-19 |
| 2023-11-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-19 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Darla (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Jessica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hough, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKellar, Paula (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scrivner, Jeffrey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Niemala, Amanda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Darla (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hough, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anselmo, Gregory (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cook, Clinton (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cook, Gregory (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fredrickson, Kurt (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilbertson, Carol (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heinecke, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kittridge, Teresa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lamont, Tom (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rahier, Gordon (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salmela, Larry (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sedgwick, Sally (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sursely, Dan (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watson, Heidi (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Jessica (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hough, Nathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKellar, Paula (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Northern Itasca Hospital District (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scrivner, Jeffrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bigfork Valley Communities?
Bigfork Valley Communities has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Bigfork Valley Communities have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 21 residents per day.
Has Bigfork Valley Communities been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bigfork Valley Communities?
(218) 743-3177. The facility is located at 258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.