Skilled nursing
BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedBIGFORK, MNLic. 245529
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Bigfork Valley Communities is dedicated to providing a continuum of quality health care and community services with a focus on compassion and excellence. Located in a rural area of northern Minnesota, the facility emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diverse beliefs and lifestyles of its patients, clients, and employees. The community is committed to supporting those in their care and their families, ensuring they receive equal care and understanding.
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Medicare overall
5/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.72 total HPRDRN 1.97 · weekend 82%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
8 inspections32 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 245529
Overall: 5/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 2/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-732SS C — Post nurse staffing information every day.
Fire safetyDec 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-324SS F — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-372SS D — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-712SS D — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-585SS D — 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.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-676SS D — Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-758SS D — 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.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyOct 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
- K-291SS E — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-372SS F — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-521SS F — Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-920SS D — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveyNov 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-883SS E — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Fire safetyNov 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-346SS F — Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-372SS F — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-511SS F — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-521SS F — Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Health surveyJun 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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