Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay
Nursing Home · Silver Bay, MN
Contact & location
56 Outer DriveSilver Bay, MN 55614
Lake County
- Phone
- (218) 353-8700
- ZIP code
- 55614 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day
- 51.3 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Federal
- Legal name
- State of Minnesota - Minnesota Management and Budget
- Medicare certified since
- October 20, 2015
- 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
- 4.97 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.63 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.69 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.14 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 16, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 6 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-16 | 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 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-16 | 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 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-01-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbertson, Carol (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hughes, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| State of Minnesota - Minnesota Management and Budget (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ward, George (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Curtis, Nancy (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilbertson, Carol (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hughes, Douglas (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay?
Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay has a 4-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 Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay have?
It has 54 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay?
(218) 353-8700. The facility is located at 56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN 55614.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.