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THE WATERVIEW WOODS LLC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (EVELETH, Minnesota)

601 GRANT AVENUE, EVELETH, Minnesota 55734

Phone: 2187449800

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
65
Avg Residents/Day
52.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
St. Louis
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMinnesota AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.261.08-0.82
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.844.27-1.43
CMS Staffing Rating1/54.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover48.9%42.1%-

Health Citation History

36 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality 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
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-25Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-12-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-10-24Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Nutrition 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
2024-10-24Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2024-02-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G – Actual Harm
2024-02-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Quality 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
2024-02-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-28Resident 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

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Construction DeficienciesHave a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$55,269
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
3
Number of Fines
3
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-12-31Fine$15,642-
2024-10-24Fine$15,642-
2024-02-08Fine$23,985-

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