Bigfork Valley Communities
Nursing home · 258 PINE TREE DRIVE PO BOX 258, Bigfork, MN 56628 · Itasca County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Hospital District Or Authority
- Capacity
- 40
- State license
- 422683
- Medicare CCN
- 245529
- Licensed entity
- NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Phone
- (218) 743-3177
- Nurse staffing
- 6.04 hours per resident per day; 26.7% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 4★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 3★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Dec 11, 2025 Health · 7 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jan 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Jan 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Dec 24, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Dec 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Dec 24, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Dec 24, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Dec 24, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Nov 14, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Oct 23, 2024 Health · 13 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Dec 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jan 1, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Nov 15, 2023 Health · 10 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 19, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Dec 19, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0346 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Dec 18, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 14, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H55296364C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5529023C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 24, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5529021C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 14, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5529020C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 10, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5529019C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 4 findings
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Severity not stated
H5529015C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5529016C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5529017C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5529018C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 16, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5529013C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5529014C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 7, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5529011C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5529012C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 19, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5529010C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- ANDERSON, DARLA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/02/2020
- ANDERSON, DARLA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/05/2020
- ANDERSON, JESSICA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/30/2024
- ANDERSON, JESSICA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/30/2024
- ANSELMO, GREGORY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- COOK, CLINTON — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- COOK, GREGORY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/02/2014
- FREDRICKSON, KURT — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/28/2023
- GILBERTSON, CAROL — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- HEINECKE, DANIEL — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- HOUGH, NATHAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/07/2024
- HOUGH, NATHAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2024
- HOUGH, NATHAN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2024
- KITTRIDGE, TERESA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/05/2025
- LAMONT, TOM — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/03/2019
- MCKELLAR, PAULA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/11/2025
- MCKELLAR, PAULA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/11/2025
- NIEMALA, AMANDA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/02/2008
- RAHIER, GORDON — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- SALMELA, LARRY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/03/2017
- SCRIVNER, JEFFREY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/01/2002
- SCRIVNER, JEFFREY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/01/2002
- SEDGWICK, SALLY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/03/2023
- SURSELY, DAN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- WATSON, HEIDI — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/03/2011
- NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICT — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/1975
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.