Boundary Waters Care Center
Nursing home · 200 WEST CONAN STREET, Ely, MN 55731 · Saint Louis County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 38
- State license
- 426341
- Medicare CCN
- 245138
- Licensed entity
- BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER
- Chain
- HEALTH DIMENSIONS GROUP
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (218) 365-8714
- Nurse staffing
- 4.29 hours per resident per day; 41.7% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 5★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 5★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Dec 11, 2025 Fire Safety · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Dec 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Jan 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Oct 16, 2024 Health · 11 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 Nov 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0809 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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 Nov 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0825 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0163 Construction Deficiencies
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0226 Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0921 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jan 25, 2024 Health · 14 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0582 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0226 Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0281 Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0346 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Feb 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 18, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H51387930C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Sep 16, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H51384533C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H51384623C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 19, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 8 findings
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Severity not stated
H5138035C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138036C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138037C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138038C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138039C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138040C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138041C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5138042C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 9, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5138034C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 22, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5138029C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BRISCOE, DAVID — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/07/2011
- BRISCOE, PATRICIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/07/2011
- CHAMPA, KATHLEEN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
- CHAMPA, KATHLEEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2022
- FORSMAN, MICHAEL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2015
- FORSMAN, MICHAEL — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2015
- HENNESSEY, ERIN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2020
- JOHNSON, WARREN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2024
- JOHNSON, WARREN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2024
- LOBE, JONEENE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2011
- LOBE, JONEENE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2011
- LOBE, JONEENE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2023
- MASLOSKI, ADAM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2016
- MASLOSKI, ADAM — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2016
- PEKURI, ROGER — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2015
- PEKURI, ROGER — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2015
- PEKURI, ROGER — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2015
- ROGOTZKE, AMBER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/07/2011
- SCHWINGHAMER, JOSEPH — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2011
- SCHWINGHAMER, JOSEPH — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2011
- SHVETZOFF, SERGEI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/07/2011
- SHVETZOFF, TAMI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2011
- ELY-BLOOMENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/30/2011
- ELY-BLOOMENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/30/2011
- HEALTH DIMENSIONS CONSULTING INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2011
- HEALTH DIMENSIONS CONSULTING INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/08/2025
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.