Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay
Silver Bay, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245628) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 353-8700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay reports 4.96765 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.63259 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in this data set.
Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay is a government-operated (federal) nursing home in Silver Bay, Lake County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 54 beds and has an average daily census of 51.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 20, 2015, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.96765 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.63259 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover figure in this data set for this facility.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There have also been zero payment denials reported. No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection. No chain affiliation was provided in this data set. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.96765 hours per resident per day, including 1.63259 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 4-star staffing rating; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is shown for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 54 beds with an average daily census of 51.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (Federal); no chain affiliation was noted in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 20, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (a combination measure), health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scored 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2183538700 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2183538700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245628?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.