Boundary Waters Care Center
Nursing Home · Ely, MN
CMS certification number245138
Contact & location
200 West Conan StreetEly, MN 55731
St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 365-8705
- ZIP code
- 55731 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 38
- Residents per day
- 28.5 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Health Dimensions Group (10 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 24, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.29 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.30 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.38 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.61 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.61 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.7 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.4 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 16 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-16 | 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. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-16 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-16 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-01-25 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Health Dimensions Consulting INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Masloski, Adam (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwinghamer, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Champa, Kathleen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forsman, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Warren (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lobe, Joneene (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pekuri, Roger (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lobe, Joneene (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pekuri, Roger (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Champa, Kathleen (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forsman, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Warren (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lobe, Joneene (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pekuri, Roger (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Briscoe, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Briscoe, Patricia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Health Dimensions Consulting INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hennessey, Erin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Masloski, Adam (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rogotzke, Amber (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwinghamer, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shvetzoff, Sergei (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shvetzoff, Tami (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Boundary Waters Care Center?
Boundary Waters Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Boundary Waters Care Center have?
It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 29 residents per day.
Has Boundary Waters Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Boundary Waters Care Center?
It is part of Health Dimensions Group and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Boundary Waters Care Center?
(218) 365-8705. The facility is located at 200 West Conan Street, Ely, MN 55731.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.