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258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628 · 2187433177 · 40 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - Hospital district.
Total nurse staffing: 6.04 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 2.09. Weekend total: 4.89. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.
All-time on record: 10 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-11-14 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-29 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2024-10-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-12-19 |
| 2023-11-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-19 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSELMO, GREGORY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| COOK, CLINTON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| COOK, GREGORY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/02/2014 |
| FREDRICKSON, KURT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2023 |
| GILBERTSON, CAROL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| HEINECKE, DANIEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| KITTRIDGE, TERESA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/05/2025 |
| LAMONT, TOM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/03/2019 |
| RAHIER, GORDON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| SALMELA, LARRY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/03/2017 |
| SEDGWICK, SALLY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/03/2023 |
| SURSELY, DAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| WATSON, HEIDI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/03/2011 |
| NIEMALA, AMANDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2008 |
| ANDERSON, DARLA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/02/2020 |
| HOUGH, NATHAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| NORTHERN ITASCA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1975 |
| ANDERSON, JESSICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/30/2024 |
| HOUGH, NATHAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| MCKELLAR, PAULA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/11/2025 |
| SCRIVNER, JEFFREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2002 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245529. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.