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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Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
1500 East Third Avenue, Hibbing, MN 55746 · St. Louis County
Faith-based senior rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice care for you or your loved one from St. Francis Health Services. Located in Hibbing, MN.
54
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (55 of 65 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 Hibbing
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Hibbing, MN, with 65 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day. It operates as part of the St. Francis Health Services 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, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.70 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 16 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $26,481 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.92 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •16 deficiencies at last survey
- •$26,481 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Hibbing options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 65
- Avg. residents/day
- 55
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- St. Francis Health Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245239
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
- 3.92
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.70
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29%
- 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)
- 16
- Federal fines
- 2 ($26,481)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (41 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-06-12Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-06-12Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-12Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
2025-06-12Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
2025-06-12Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-06-12Severity 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…
2025-06-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-12 | Fine | $12,048 |
| 2024-07-17 | Fine | $14,433 |
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
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1500 East Third Avenue, Hibbing, MN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
How much does Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center cost?
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hibbing, 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 Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center?
Staff provide about 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center?
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center has 41 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center have availability?
Typically 85% full (55 of 65 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center offer?
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center in Hibbing, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 65 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Duluth.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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