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Nursing Homes / Minnesota / Bigfork / Bigfork Valley Communities
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 245529

Bigfork Valley Communities

258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, Minnesota 56628 · Itasca County

View on Medicare.gov →All Bigfork facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 245529 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

5★
Overall
out of 5
4★
Health Inspection
out of 5
5★
Staffing
out of 5
2★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
245529
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
County
Itasca
Certified beds
40
Avg. daily residents
21.5
Last standard survey
December 11, 2025
RN hours / resident day
1.97
Total nurse hours / resident day
5.29
SFF status

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
4.18
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
3.91
Contractor share of nurse hours
0%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Bigfork Valley Communities?

Bigfork Valley Communities has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Bigfork Valley Communities?

Bigfork Valley Communities is classified as "Government - Hospital district" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Bigfork Valley Communities have?

Bigfork Valley Communities has 40 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 21.5.

What is the staffing rating at Bigfork Valley Communities?

Bigfork Valley Communities has a CMS staffing star rating of 5 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 1.97. Total nurse hours per resident day: 5.29.

Is Bigfork Valley Communities a Special Focus Facility?

Bigfork Valley Communities is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Bigfork Valley Communities last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Bigfork Valley Communities was December 11, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Related research and data

All nursing homes in BigforkAll nursing homes in MinnesotaNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 245529 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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Does Bigfork Valley Communities accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Bigfork Valley Communities is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.