Bigfork Valley Communities
Nursing Home Facility
258 Pine Tree Drive, Po Box 258, Bigfork, MN 56628
Bigfork Valley Communities is a senior care community located in Bigfork, MN. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Bigfork area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (218) 743-3177.
With 40 beds, Bigfork Valley Communities is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Itasca County average about 61 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 51% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Itasca County average of roughly 64%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Itasca County average about 3.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 2.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Itasca County average about 4.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 27%.
The community is located in Itasca County, MN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 10 problems at Bigfork Valley Communities. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Bigfork Valley Communities offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - Hospital district
- Beds / units 40
- Occupancy 51%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.0
- Annual staff turnover 27%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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