Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay

Nursing Home · Silver Bay, MN

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - Federal

CMS certification number245628

Contact & location

56 Outer Drive
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Lake County
Phone
(218) 353-8700
ZIP code
55614 – all care providers

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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

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

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
DateCitationSeverityStatus
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

NameRoleSince
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.