Boundary Waters Care Center
Ely, St. Louis County, Minnesota · CCN 245138 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Health Dimensions Group (10 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Boundary Waters Care Center 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 38 certified beds, 29 residents a day on average. 11 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.28683 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.29871 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.60868 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% (registered nurses 36.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0809 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-01-25 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-24 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2011-09-30 |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-08 |
| Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-09-30 |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-03-17 |
| Masloski, Adam Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Schwinghamer, Joseph Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2011-10-01 |
| Champa, Kathleen Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-06-01 |
| Forsman, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-04-01 |
| Johnson, Warren Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Lobe, Joneene Individual | corporate director | — | 2011-10-01 |
| Pekuri, Roger Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-01-01 |
| Lobe, Joneene Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-10-01 |
| Pekuri, Roger Individual | corporate officer | — | 2015-01-01 |
| Champa, Kathleen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-06-01 |
| Forsman, Michael Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2015-04-01 |
| Johnson, Warren Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Lobe, Joneene Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-02-01 |
| Pekuri, Roger Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2015-01-01 |
| Briscoe, David Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-03-07 |
| Briscoe, Patricia Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-03-07 |
| Hennessey, Erin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-01-01 |
| Masloski, Adam Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Rogotzke, Amber Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-03-07 |
| Schwinghamer, Joseph Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-10-01 |
| Shvetzoff, Sergei Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-03-07 |
| Shvetzoff, Tami Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2011-03-17 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in St. Louis County.