Boundary Waters Care Center
Scout 100Ely, MN · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Ely's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
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Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
1601 St Louis Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802 · St. Louis County
Bayshore provides compassionate skilled nursing, short-term rehab, and long-term care in Duluth, MN. Expert care in a warm, supportive lakeside environment.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 65% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Duluth
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Duluth, MN, with 140 certified beds and an average of about 91 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ephram Lahasky network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.80 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.88 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $132,398 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.80 hrs/resident/day)
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
- •$132,398 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Duluth options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 140
- Avg. residents/day
- 91
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Ephram Lahasky
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245227
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,400–$13,930/mo (median $11,810) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Duluth prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.80
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.88
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 15
- Federal fines
- 2 ($132,398)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2025-04-17Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-28 | Fine | $122,175 |
| 2024-05-28 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-04-20 | Fine | $10,223 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1601 St Louis Avenue, Duluth, MN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Duluth, MN area typically runs $10,400–$13,930 per month (median $11,810, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center?
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 65% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 140 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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