THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC
402 - 13TH AVENUE, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC Compares
THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Two Harbors, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (47.3%) is above the Minnesota average of 17.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 47.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (178% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (81% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (38% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 42.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (80% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC with other nursing homes in Two Harbors.
How is THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 47.3% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE WATERVIEW SHORES LLC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Two Harbors
Two Harbors sits in Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,752 (26.0%)
- Median age
- 50.5 years
- Median household income
- $65,201
- Median home value
- $174,300
Demographics for Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Two Harbors.
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