Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and dedicated staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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The facility is consistently praised for its supportive environment and high-quality staff. Because the reviews are uniformly positive but lack granular detail on daily operations, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“The Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay is highly regarded by families for its supportive environment and dedicated staff. Reviewers consistently praise the facility's atmosphere and the quality of care provided to their loved ones, often highlighting the compassionate nature of the team.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and dedicated staff
- Welcoming and beautiful facility atmosphere
- Strong support for residents and families
- Professional care environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard such wonderful things about the welcoming and beautiful atmosphere here; what are some of the favorite common areas where residents like to gather?
- 2Since the facility is so highly rated for its professional care environment, how do you ensure that the high standard of clinical care is maintained during shift changes?
- 3We are looking for a place with a strong sense of community; what kind of daily activities or social events are planned to keep residents engaged with one another?
- 4How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or urgent changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 5The reviews mention how much the staff supports families; what is the best way for us to stay involved and communicate with the care team regularly?
- 6With such a small, intimate capacity of 54 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention tailored to their specific needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My dad was here... And the place, the people working here and the residents are truly amazing. My family and I were very grateful for all the love support and strength given here.”
“Visiting my great uncle there was a pleasure and a facility seemed quite wonderful that's coming from my healthcare professional who's working long-term care before”
“Amazing home! The place, people and environment are great! I think it's the best we could have found for my grandfather.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring issues with fire safety, emergency systems, and electrical safety that persist across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025. One family filed a complaint that led to a significant medication error deficiency. The main problem areas include fire drill procedures, emergency lighting, smoke barriers, and proper electrical equipment usage, with many of the same violations appearing repeatedly despite correction plans, suggesting ongoing challenges with building safety compliance.
Apr 16, 2026Routine8
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Apr 16, 2026Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 20, 2025Routine5
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Jan 15, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Apr 11, 2024Routine5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Ownership & Operations
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Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay
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