Bigfork Valley Communities
Bigfork, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245529) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 743-3177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bigfork Valley Communities has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Bigfork Valley Communities reports total nurse staffing of about 6.04 hours per resident per day, including roughly 2.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 26.7% and a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Bigfork Valley Communities has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Bigfork Valley Communities is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home located in Bigfork, Itasca County, Minnesota. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, with 40 certified beds and an average of 20.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid-certified since May 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bigfork Valley Communities holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 6.03685 hours per resident per day, including 2.09498 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status listed for this facility in the provided data.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the data provided, and there has been no ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bigfork Valley Communities has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.04 hours per resident per day, including approximately 2.09 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 26.7% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 40 certified beds with an average of 20.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 218-743-3177 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 218-743-3177 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245529?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.