Ely, MN

Boundary Waters Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $10,059 in total fines with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

200 West Conan Street, Ely, MN

(218) 365-8705

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

42

Certified beds

Average residents

30

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-07-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.23

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.34

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.46

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.42

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

9%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.3%
2.7 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
3.9%
1.3 pts better
3.3%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.0%
4.3%
3.3 pts better
11.4%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
4.1%
1.9 pts worse
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.9%
12.4%
1.5 pts better
19.6%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
17.5%
11.8 pts better
16.7%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.1%
22.5%
11.4 pts better
16.3%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.6%
18.6%
11 pts better
14.9%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9%
2.3%
1.4 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
2.6%
1.7 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.5%
24.8%
1.7 pts worse
19.8%
6.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
5.4%
3 pts better
5.1%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
88.6%
11.4 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.0%
1.9%
3.1 pts worse
1.6%
3.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
82.7%
13 pts better
79.7%
16 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-11 · Fire 2025-12-11

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-16 · Fire 2024-10-16

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K226 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K163 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-02-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K226 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-02-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-16

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$10,059 2023-04-20

Fine

Fine · fine $10,059

Fine

Ownership

Forsman, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-04-01
Health Dimensions Consulting Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2011-03-17
Lobe, Joneene

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-10-01
Lobe, Joneene

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-10-01
Masloski, Adam

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-06-01
Pekuri, Roger

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Pekuri, Roger

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Tome, Helen

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-10-01

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