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The Waterview Shores LLC
402 - 13th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
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.
The Waterview Shores LLC is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Two Harbors, Minnesota, certified for 44 beds and caring for about 36 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 59.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $334K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), below the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 64.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lake Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 59.1 | 59.1 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.4% | 64.4% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $334,488 | $334,488 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 5 Jun 2025, 25 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×19 E ×2 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | Fine | $334,488 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.4%, RNs 55.6%; 1 administrator 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 | 11.1% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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 | 8.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 47.3% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management (45 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nij LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Spartan Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Wbs Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 06/01/2019 |
| Yazoma Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 30% | 06/01/2019 |
| Jca Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 06/01/2019 |
| Monarch Healthcare Operating Viii LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
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 Lake County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Lake County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Waterview Shores LLC been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has The Waterview Shores LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $334K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Waterview Shores LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Waterview Shores LLC?
It is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nij LLC, Spartan Healthcare LLC and Wbs Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Waterview Shores LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 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.