The Waterview Shores Llc
Two Harbors, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245471) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $334,488
Phone: (218) 834-8437 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Waterview Shores has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Waterview Shores reports total nurse staffing of about 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.4%.
The Waterview Shores has 1 federal fine on record totaling $334,488.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Waterview Shores LLC is a 44-certified-bed nursing home in Two Harbors, Lake County, Minnesota, with an average of 35.9 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1987. The facility is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Waterview Shores holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $334,488.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Waterview Shores has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 64.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $334,488.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 44 certified beds with an average of 35.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which includes 45 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here these are 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2188348437 or verify on 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 2188348437 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
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/245471?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.