All citations for Boundary Waters Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 11, 2025

Showing 1 to 6 of 6 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0226, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0163, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 18, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.