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HomeMinnesotaBoundary Waters Care Center

Boundary Waters Care Center

200 West Conan Street, Ely, MN 557312183658705
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
42
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,059

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 42 certified beds with an average of 30 residents per day (71% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Dec 11, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $10,059 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.03 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 35.5%

Boundary Waters Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ely, Minnesota with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
30
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 24, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
8.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0809Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Oct 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$10,059
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 20, 2023
$10,059

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.46 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.23 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.5%
RN Turnover
9.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HEALTH DIMENSIONS CONSULTING INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 17, 2011
FORSMAN, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
LOBE, JONEENECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011
PEKURI, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
LOBE, JONEENECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011
PEKURI, ROGERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
MASLOSKI, ADAMCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
TOME, HELENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Boundary Waters Care Center?▾
Boundary Waters Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Boundary Waters Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Boundary Waters Care Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 11, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $10,059 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Boundary Waters Care Center?▾
Boundary Waters Care Center provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.23 RN hours, 0.34 LPN hours, and 2.46 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.5%.
How many beds does Boundary Waters Care Center have?▾
Boundary Waters Care Center has 42 certified beds with an average of 30 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.