Boundary Waters Care Center: Skilled Nursing Care | Long ...
Long-Term Care • Ely, MN
About
Boundary Waters Care Center is a privately held, nonprofit skilled nursing and long-term care community in Ely, Minnesota. It focuses on resident dignity, well-being, and independence, offering short-term rehabilitation and post-acute services alongside long-term care. Services include IV therapy, wound care, and in-patient/outpatient therapy (speech, occupational, physical), with pet therapy and comprehensive clinical care. The center operates four offices in the United States, anchored by its Ely location at 200 W Conan St, Ely, MN 55731. Key details: Industry—Hospitals and Health Care; NAICS/SIC codes include 62/623 and 80/805; active status with private ownership. Contact: mfadum@boundarywaterscc.com; main phone lines: (218) 365-8043, (218) 365-8733, (218) 365-8705.
Clinic Type
Long-Term Care
Address
Ely, Minnesota
Phone
(218) 365-8733
htome@boundarywaterscc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does Boundary Waters Care Center offer?
Skilled nursing care, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, amenities and related services.
Commitments
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- nursinghomesite.com: 5.0/5 by CMS; 2.9/5 by visitors (not stated (visitors))
- nationalhealthratings.com: Overall rating 3.0; health inspection 3.0; quality measures 5.0 (not stated)
- CareListings: 5.0/5 (1 review) (1)
- PlainNursing: CMS overall rating 5 out of 5 stars (not stated)
- SeniorCare.com: 4 out of 5 stars (Medicare rating) (not stated)
Patients praise
- High CMS/quality-measure style ratings reported by multiple sources (e.g., CMS 5★ overall / quality measures 5★)
- High staffing ratings reported by some sources (staffing 5★)
- Some regulatory files report no substantiated complaints/incidents in at least one summary source
Common complaints
- Visitor rating is notably lower than CMS/star ratings (e.g., 2.9/5 by visitors)
- Regulatory/inspection documentation indicates deficiencies and non-compliance findings (including a 2019 survey with required corrections)
- A fine/penalty is reported by a ratings/quality aggregation source
"“They have… automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas… There were no facility reported incidents, substantiated complaints, or citations from infection control inspections. However, they have received one fine in the total amount of $23,725.”"
— nationalhealthratings.com (Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely, MN | Ratings)"“This survey found the most serious deficiencies… Level E… In addition… complaint number H5138021C… unsubstantiated.”"
— Minnesota Department of Health / CMS survey findings PDF (surveyapp/surveyfindings/sj9x11.pdf)"“Rated 5.0/5 by CMS, 2.9/5 by visitors.”"
— nursinghomesite.com (Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely, MN)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sunnyside Care Center near Lake Park is a success story for Becker County - Detroit Lakes Tribune | News, weather, sports from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota — Nov 18, 2025
- Nelson Care Center approved for state-supported renovation. — Oct 10, 2025
- CRMC Announces Plans for New Nursing Home in Crosby - Lakeland PBS — Feb 27, 2026
- Nelson Care Center named one of nation's best for short-term rehabilitation | West Central Minnesota — Nov 20, 2025
- Ely first responders rescue an injured man in the Boundary Waters - WDIO.com — Jun 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More long-term care clinics in Ely
Comparing your options?
See other long-term care clinics in Ely, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.