Boundary Waters Care Center
200 West Conan Street · Ely, MN · 55731 · 2183658705
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Health Dimensions Group
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
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.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 16, 2024
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.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 25, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245138 · certified since July 24, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.