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BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES

258 PINE TREE DRIVE, BIGFORK, MN 56628
Score: 89 / 100

Bigfork Valley Communities is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Bigfork, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 89/100, it ranks in the top 16% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Bigfork Valley Communities exceed national averages, with 5.11 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.79 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Bigfork Valley Communities. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.11 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.15 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.17 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.04 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Dec 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Nov 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Oct 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Oct 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 5.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3