About Boundary Waters Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Boundary Waters Care Center is an nursing home in Ely, MN, serving St. Louis County and the surrounding community. The facility has 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 29.2 residents.
Boundary Waters Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967, bringing 59 years of experience in long-term care.
Boundary Waters Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Ely, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Boundary Waters Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Boundary Waters Care Center provides 4.34 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.26 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 36.4%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 25.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.78 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Boundary Waters Care Center has received 1 fine totaling $10,059. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Boundary Waters Care Center
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Boundary Waters Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Boundary Waters Care Center?
Boundary Waters Care Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Boundary Waters Care Center have?
Boundary Waters Care Center has 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 29.2 residents.
What type of facility is Boundary Waters Care Center?
Boundary Waters Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving St. Louis County in Ely, MN.
How many doctors practice at Boundary Waters Care Center?
3 physicians are affiliated with Boundary Waters Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Boundary Waters Care Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Boundary Waters Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·