Public Record
Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 54
- Avg. residents per day
- 52
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 15
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2025-03-20
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Citations
15 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.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0901Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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.
- View inspection reportInspection5 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection5 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection4 deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Silver Bay, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245628.
- What is the CMS rating for Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay 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 Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay have?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay is certified for 54 beds. It serves an average of 52 residents per day.
- How many citations does Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay have?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay last inspected?
- Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay was last inspected on March 20, 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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