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Boundary Waters Care Center

Nursing HomeEly, MNCMS 245138
11 citations on record

Operated by Health Dimensions Group

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
42

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
29.2

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
11

*CMS

Fire safety findings
16

*CMS

Inspections on file
5

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-12-11

*CMS

Citations

11 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0688Generalpotential 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.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0809Generalpotential 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.

  • 0825Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Health Dimensions Group

10nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Boundary Waters Care Center?
Boundary Waters Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ely, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245138.
What is the CMS rating for Boundary Waters Care Center?
Boundary Waters Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Boundary Waters Care Center have?
Boundary Waters Care Center is certified for 42 beds. It serves an average of 29.2 residents per day.
How many citations does Boundary Waters Care Center have?
Boundary Waters Care Center has 11 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Boundary Waters Care Center last inspected?
Boundary Waters Care Center was last inspected on December 11, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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