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Boundary Waters Care Center
200 West Conan Street, Ely, MN 55731
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Boundary Waters Care Center, in Ely, Minnesota, is certified for 38 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Health Dimensions Group chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 5, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.9 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Dec 2025, 16 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.7%, RNs 36.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.1% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.6% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Chain: Health Dimensions Group (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2011 |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2011 |
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2011 |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl | 43 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $11K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center | Hibbing | 65 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 63.1 | $26K | 20 Aug 2025 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Boundary Waters Care Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Boundary Waters Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Boundary Waters Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Boundary Waters Care Center?
It is part of the Health Dimensions Group chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital and Health Dimensions Consulting Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Boundary Waters Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Oct 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.