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BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ELY, Minnesota)

200 WEST CONAN STREET, ELY, Minnesota 55731

Phone: 2183658714

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
38
Avg Residents/Day
30.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
St. Louis
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMinnesota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.171.08+0.09
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.074.27-0.20
CMS Staffing Rating5/54.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover38.9%42.1%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-10-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

16 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-11Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-11Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Egress DeficienciesHave horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Construction DeficienciesInstall noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Egress DeficienciesHave horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-25Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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