01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-11 | 3 | 2025-12-11 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-10-23 | 5 | 2024-10-23 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-11-15 | 2 | 2023-11-15 | 8 |
CMS CCN 2455292026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Bigfork Valley Communities
258 Pine Tree Drive · Bigfork, MN 56628 · Itasca County
Certified beds40CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
31 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-062025-12-11 · HEALTHF0732Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-062025-12-11 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-242025-12-11 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-312025-12-11 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-242025-12-11 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-242025-12-11 · FIREK0712Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-242025-11-14 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-29 · complaint2024-10-23 · HEALTHF0676Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-042024-10-23 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-042024-10-23 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-042024-10-23 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-042024-10-23 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-042024-10-23 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012024-10-23 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-012023-11-15 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-192023-11-15 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-192023-11-15 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-1803 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ANSELMO, GREGORYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- COOK, CLINTONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- COOK, GREGORYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/02/2014
- FREDRICKSON, KURTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/28/2023
- GILBERTSON, CAROLIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- HEINECKE, DANIELIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- KITTRIDGE, TERESAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/05/2025
- LAMONT, TOMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/03/2019
- RAHIER, GORDONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- SALMELA, LARRYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2017
- SEDGWICK, SALLYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/03/2023
- SURSELY, DANIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
- WATSON, HEIDIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2011
- NIEMALA, AMANDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/02/2008
- ANDERSON, DARLAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
- HOUGH, NATHANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2024
- NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICTOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1975
- ANDERSON, JESSICAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2024
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours6.04per resident day
RN hours2.09per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.89per resident day
Staff turnover26.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Minnesota ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.