Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, MN
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About Bigfork Valley Hospital
Bigfork Valley Hospital is a critical access hospital in Bigfork, Itasca County, Minnesota. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 20 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
47.74728, -93.64828
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bigfork Valley Hospital located?
Bigfork Valley Hospital is at 258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628 in Itasca County.
Does Bigfork Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Bigfork Valley Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 125 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Bigfork Valley Hospital?
Bigfork Valley Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Bigfork Valley Hospital a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date April 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the Minnesota EMS or trauma program. In an emergency, call 911: paramedics take seriously injured patients to the right trauma center.
What is the phone number of Bigfork Valley Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (218) 743-3177.
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