BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER Nursing Home


BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER (CCN: 245138) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in ELY, MN (55731). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 42 certified beds and maintains an average of 32.1 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.60778 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since July 24, 1967 and the last listed health inspection was on January 25, 2024, The facility is located in St. Louis county and provides senior and nursing home care.

BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER

Address: 200 WEST CONAN STREET, ELY, MN 55731

Phone: (218) 365-8705

County: St. Louis (680)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 42

Average Residents Per Day: 32.1 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: BOUNDARY WATERS CARE CENTER

First Approved Date: July 24, 1967

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: (2)

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.14877, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.3531, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1059, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.4590

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.60778

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.34139, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.8542

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0199

Nurse Staff Turnover: , Nurse Turnover Note: 6

RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0258, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6710, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3283

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.16090, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.3883, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.2692

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.75906

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.48150

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2024-01-25 (Score: 40), Cycle 2: 2023-04-20 (Score: 60), Cycle 3: 2022-03-10 (Score: 36)

Total Weighted Health Score: 46.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 33783.75, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 3

Location and GPS: 200 WEST CONAN STREET,ELY,MN,55731 (47.9010, -91.871)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2024-01-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0226, Version: New

Description: Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0281, Version: New

Description: Install proper backup exit lighting.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0346, Version: New

Description: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0521, Version: New

Description: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2024-01-23

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-24

Citation on 2023-04-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0004, Version: New

Description: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2023-04-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-05-25

Citation on 2022-03-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0041, Version: New

Description: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0901, Version: New

Description: Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08

Citation on 2022-03-08

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-04-08