BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES
Grade B — 87/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
40
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Total Fines
None
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
ANDERSON, JESSICA
HOUGH, NATHAN
MCKELLAR, PAULA
SCRIVNER, JEFFREY
NIEMALA, AMANDA
ANDERSON, DARLA
HOUGH, NATHAN
Penalties & Fines
No penalties or fines on record.
Health Inspection Deficiencies (11)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES?
BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES in BIGFORK, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 87.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES?
BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES have?
BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES has 11 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
How many beds does BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES have?
BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES has 40 certified beds with approximately 22 current residents (55% occupancy). The facility is located at 258 PINE TREE DRIVE, BIGFORK, Minnesota 56628. It is a government - hospital district facility.
Data Disclaimer
Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.