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Bigfork Valley Hospital

Registered name: BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES

BIGFORK, MN · Medicare-certified · 40 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

Bigfork Valley Hospital has a 3-out-of-5 overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 6.04 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1-hour federal benchmark) but a weaker health inspection rating (2 stars). It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it does have a recent abuse citation.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

6.0369 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0369.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
2.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.34
Nurse aides
3.60
Weekend nursing
4.89

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 11%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

—14.3%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—0%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—4.4%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—9.1%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—9.5%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—19%—

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—14.1%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—19%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

—0%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—30.5%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—3.2%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, actual harm.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: H

The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E

The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Occupancy
20.5 residents on an average day (51% of 40 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 38 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.