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
Nursing home report
Bigfork Valley Hospital
Registered name: BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES
BIGFORK, MN · Medicare-certified · 40 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Bigfork Valley Hospital has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with strong staffing and health inspection scores and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 6.04 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are rated 3 out of 5; recent inspection citations included vaccination policies, following care orders, and grievance handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.0369 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
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 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
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents kept their ability to do everyday activities unless there was a medical reason. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 676 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- 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
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.