The Waterview Shores

    402 13th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Comfortable, caring, homelike skilled care

    I lived here and appreciated the truly caring, knowledgeable staff - personalized, compassionate care (including hospice and skilled nursing) kept me in good hands. The facility felt homelike and beautiful, with engaging activities and strong community involvement; overall I was very comfortable and would recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.43·(14)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • beautiful, homelike facility
    • friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable staff
    • personalized attention and high-quality clinical care
    • connected skilled nursing facility and hospice services
    • staff effective at managing care and easing difficult times
    • strong activities department and community involvement
    • supportive environment where residents feel in good hands
    • consistently praised caregiving team (described as 'rockstar' staff)

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is strongly positive. Reviewers consistently describe The Waterview Shores as a beautiful, homelike, and welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable and well cared for. There is a clear emphasis on the warmth and quality of the caregiving staff, with multiple descriptors such as friendly, kind, compassionate, helpful, knowledgeable, and even 'rockstar' used to characterize personnel. Residents and families repeatedly note that staff provide personalized attention and that the community is effective at managing both routine and more complex care needs.

    Care quality and clinical support are prominent themes. Several summaries highlight "fantastic care," "high quality care," and the presence of connected skilled nursing and hospice services. This suggests that The Waterview Shores is able to meet a continuum of needs from assisted living-level support to higher-acuity nursing and end-of-life care. Reviewers also specifically mention hospice care and that staff "care and love" for residents, indicating both clinical competence and an emotionally supportive approach during difficult times.

    The staff experience is the single strongest area of praise. Multiple reviews emphasize that staff "truly care," are "supportive," and place residents "in good hands." Words like helpful, knowledgeable, and personalized attention appear repeatedly, suggesting consistent, resident-focused interactions rather than one-off positive experiences. The activities department and community involvement are also highlighted, meaning residents likely have regular programming and connection with the broader community, which contributes to overall quality of life.

    Facility attributes are described in uniformly positive terms: reviewers call the facility "beautiful" and "cute," and emphasize a homelike environment. The combination of attractive physical surroundings with a caring staff creates a cohesive impression of a warm, resident-centered community. Several comments specifically note that residents enjoyed living there, which reinforces the notion that the environment and services meet residents' day-to-day expectations.

    Notable patterns and limitations in the available feedback: there are no negative comments or specific complaints in the supplied summaries, so there is an absence of reported concerns about dining, management, cost, staffing levels, room amenities, or operational consistency. Because those topics are not mentioned, prospective residents and families will need to seek additional information on areas not covered by the reviews (for example, meal quality, specific staffing ratios, move-in costs, transportation, and physician/therapy availability). Likewise, while care and staff are repeatedly praised, the summaries do not provide detail on variability over time or across different wings/units.

    Recommendations based on the review themes: prospective residents should prioritize a visit to experience the facility atmosphere and meet the caregiving team, ask about the scope of skilled nursing and hospice services because those features were specifically noted, and get specifics on activities programming since the activities department received positive attention. Inquire about aspects not reflected in these summaries—dining, room layouts, pricing, and how the facility handles transitions of care—to ensure a complete assessment. Overall, the reviews indicate The Waterview Shores is a highly regarded community with strong, compassionate staff and a homelike environment that supports resident well-being.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    The Waterview Shores is located at 402 13th Ave, Two Harbors, MN, 55616.

    About The Waterview Shores

    The Waterview Shores sits at 402 13th Ave in Two Harbors, Minnesota, and they offer different types of senior care, like assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, so folks can get the services they need, whether that's extra help with daily life or more hands-on medical support, and they've made a place that tries to keep people feeling safe and comfortable, and you can tell they've spent time thinking about how to help everybody stay independent and active, even as their needs change. The staff works with residents to make personal care plans, and you'll find a range of healthcare services, including things like incontinence care, diabetic care, and help for people who can't get around easily, and those who need both short-term and long-term support get attention from skilled and compassionate experts. The facility adds in programs for patient-focused rehabilitation and offers a Nursing Assistant in Training Program, and there's a focus on new ways to support everyone physically, emotionally, and spiritually, plus a commitment to making sure families and loved ones feel respected. There's always something to do, since residents have access to social gatherings, fitness activities, cultural and educational events, and devotional time, and inside you'll find comfortable common areas for both quiet and group activities. The building includes safety and accessibility features, and the community has won awards for its leadership in senior housing. Amenities and living spaces aim for a cozy and respectful atmosphere, while their mix of support programs lets people find the right fit for whatever level of care they're needing. The Waterview Shores is part of a group of locations across Minnesota, and they keep looking for better ways to put residents, tenants, and families first in everything they do.

    People often ask...

    The Waterview Shores offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 7 photos of The Waterview Shores on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 402 13th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616.

    No, The Waterview Shores does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30733
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    28 May 2026Inspection
    Identified several state deficiencies, including missing individual abuse prevention plans, incomplete emergency preparedness, and fire safety/physical environment problems. Also found background-check and medication administration issues.
    • Type B144G.42 Subd. 6(b)Individual abuse prevention plan content
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • Type A144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)Fire protection and physical environment – compliance with fire codes and environment
    • Type B144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-F)Fire protection and physical environment – fire safety, evacuation plans and training
    • 144G.60 Subd. 1Background studies
    • Type B144G.91 Subd. 4(b)Appropriate care and services – medication administration
    04 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found follow-up documentation showing multiple state correction orders were not fully corrected and lacked required documentation, with fines proposed; overall status noted as substantial compliance.
    • 144G.30 Subd. 5Correction orders
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum SS=F requirements
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4 (a-E)Service plan, implementation And Revisions To
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs

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