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HomeMinnesotaMinnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay

Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay

56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN 556142183538700WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(9 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
54
certified

How Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.97 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.63 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.97 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 1.63 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Mar 20, 2025
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 16, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Lake County 65+
2,939
26.9% of county
County Population
10,915
Lake County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Silver Bay, Minnesota with 54 certified beds. It has been operating since 2015. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
54
Avg Residents/Day
51.3
Ownership
Government - Federal
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 20, 2015
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lake
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.63 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.97 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Government - Federal
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CURTIS, NANCYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 24, 2018
GILBERTSON, CAROLW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 28, 2008
HUGHES, DOUGLASW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 5, 2016
STATE OF MINNESOTA - MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 28, 2008
GILBERTSON, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 1991
HUGHES, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 5, 2016
WARD, GEORGEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 1991

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
Silver Bay, MNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waterview Shores LLC
Two Harbors, MN26.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $334,488
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Aurora, MN47.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN49.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Boundary Waters Care Center
Ely, MN50.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN51.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN51.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
Silver Bay, MN · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
The Waterview Shores LLC
Two Harbors, MN
26.5 mi1/51/53/5$334,488
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Aurora, MN
47.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN
49.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Boundary Waters Care Center
Ely, MN
50.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN
51.3 mi1/51/55/5None recorded
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN
51.7 mi1/51/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay?▾
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay had any health inspection violations?▾
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 16, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay?▾
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay provides 4.97 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.63 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay have?▾
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay has 54 certified beds with an average of 51.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Government - Federal owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay?▾
On Google Maps, Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.