The Waterview Shores LLC
402 - 13th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616 · (218) 834-8437
For profit - Partnership · 44 certified beds
The Waterview Shores LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 2 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $334,488 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 23, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 23, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.July 23, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 4, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 4, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 11, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 22, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 6, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 6, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 25, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $334,488May 4, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.32 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.37 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64.4% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 35.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- MN Veterans Home Silver Bay Silver Bay · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- North Shore Health Grand Marais · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Waterview Shores LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.