Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-20 · Fire 2025-03-20
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Silver Bay, MN
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN
(218) 353-8700
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
54
Certified beds
Average residents
50
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2015-10-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.7
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.0
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
97.3%
2.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 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 | 1.6% |
3.9%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
4.3%
2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.8% |
4.1%
1.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.3% |
12.4%
4.1 pts better
|
19.6%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.3% |
17.5%
10.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.6 pts worse
|
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 | 9.4% |
22.5%
13.1 pts better
|
16.3%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.0% |
18.6%
7.6 pts better
|
14.9%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.4% |
24.8%
6.4 pts better
|
19.8%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% |
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
5.1%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.0% |
88.6%
12.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-11 · Fire 2024-04-11
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-23 · Fire 2023-03-23
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-03-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-04-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2024-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-11
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2024-04-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-04-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-01-15
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-10
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Curtis, Nancy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Gilbertson, Carol
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gilbertson, Carol
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Hughes, Douglas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hughes, Douglas
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
State Of Minnesota-Minnesota Management And Budget
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ward, George
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nearby options
Other facilities in reach
#1
The Waterview Shores LLC
Two Harbors, MN
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
Northern Lights Hcc
Washburn, WI
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,945 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
Aurora, MN
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Jump out