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Quick Facts

Total units
40
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, Hospital district
Certified beds
40
On-site surgery center
Offers orthopedic, podiatric, and joint replacement surgeries
Emergency response
24-hour tenant-activated urgent care response system
Transportation
Weekly Arrowhead Transit service to Grand Rapids
Outdoor access
Private dock on the Big Fork River for tenants

What Families Think

The Good

  • On-site surgery center for orthopedic and joint procedures
  • 24-hour tenant-activated urgent care response
  • Centralized medical services reduce off-campus travel
  • River-view dining commons with fireplace and library
  • Dock access on the Big Fork River for residents
  • Weekly transit service to Grand Rapids via Arrowhead Transit

The Bad

  • No published pricing information
  • No reviews or ratings available to gauge resident experience

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bigfork Valley Villa is a senior living community in Bigfork, Minnesota offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center.

About Bigfork Valley Villa

Bigfork Valley Communities in Bigfork, Minnesota offers independent living with services and assisted living rental apartments on a scenic campus along the Big Fork River. Residents have access to a complete range of assisted living services including health monitoring, medication assistance, homemaking, personal care services, and 24-hour tenant-activated urgent care response.

Medical services are centralized on the campus, eliminating the need to travel outside during inclement weather. The community operates a surgery center offering orthopedic, podiatric, and general surgeries including full joint replacements, along with onsite pharmacy services. A 24/7 fitness center is available on a membership basis, complemented by group fitness classes designed specifically for older adults.

The community features 30 one and two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, bathrooms, dinette areas, and living rooms. A shared commons area provides dining services overlooking the river, a wide-screen television, a fireplace seating area with library, meeting area, and pool table. Additional amenities include two laundry rooms, a beauty shop, postal boxes, and a public computer. Cable-ready rooms with regular television service are included in the rental.

Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily in the dining room as part of optional meal packages. Musical and other programs are regularly scheduled in the commons area for resident enjoyment. The Villa building features 24-hour onsite staffing with background-checked personnel and after-hours controlled access via a telephone system.

Outdoor amenities include raised flower boxes and garden areas for resident planting, as well as a dock on the river available to tenants. The community provides accessible bus and van transportation to the local downtown area for a suggested donation, with Arrowhead Transit offering weekly service to Grand Rapids. Free parking is available for all tenants, with a limited number of winter plug-ins and garages available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis.

Types of Care at Bigfork Valley Villa

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 31, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2026

Nov 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 29, 2026

Oct 23, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 1, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2024

Nov 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bigfork Valley Villa offer?

Bigfork Valley Villa offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Bigfork Valley Villa located?

Bigfork Valley Villa is located at 258 Pine Tree Drive in Bigfork, Minnesota.

How did Bigfork Valley Villa do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bigfork Valley Villa had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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