The Waterview Woods Llc
Eveleth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245277) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $55,269
Phone: (218) 744-9800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Waterview Woods 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Waterview Woods reports total nurse staffing of 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
The Waterview Woods has 3 federal fines on record totaling $55,269.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Waterview Woods LLC is a for-profit nursing home in Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1985. The facility is licensed for 65 beds and has an average of 50.8 residents. It is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Waterview Woods holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $55,269.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. 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?
The Waterview Woods has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $55,269.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Waterview Woods is certified for 65 beds and has an average of 50.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2187449800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2187449800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245277?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.