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Nursing homes in Lake County, Minnesota
Lake County, Minnesota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 98 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies over three cycles, 32.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $334K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lake County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 32.7 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $334K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay | Silver Bay | 54 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11.1 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| The Waterview Shores LLC | Two Harbors | 44 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 59.1 | $334K | 4 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Monarch Healthcare Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lake County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 98 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lake County have the highest CMS ratings?
Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay (4 stars), The Waterview Shores LLC (1 stars)
How do Lake County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 32.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.