Boundary Waters Care Center

Boundary Waters Care Center The original hospital was dedicated in February, 1958 with nursing home additions opening in 1966, 1970 and 1973.

Boundary Waters Care Center is the largest healthcare center serving Ely and surrounding communities bordering the vast acreage of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The hospital boasts

- In-house laboratory
- Professional EMT and ambulance service for the community
- On-site retail pharmacy
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Chemotheraphy
- Fully-staffed 24-7 radiology departm

ent for X-ray, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Echocardiogram, CT Scan, Ultrasound and Mammography
- Professional OR and anesthesia team and newly-built state-of-the-art operating room suites
- "Swing Bed" for patients no longer requiring acute care hospitalization, but still in need of additional therapy before going home
- 24-7 Emergency Room with staff fully certified in pediatric advanced life support, neo-natal advance life support and advance cardiac life support.
- A heliport located on the hospital campus for access to medical helicopters which can transport patients quickly to larger facilities if needed.

As wildfires continued in the area over the weekend, our residents created artwork to thank the firefighters and first r...
07/28/2026

As wildfires continued in the area over the weekend, our residents created artwork to thank the firefighters and first responders for their efforts. Our resident Lucille painted an original wildfire scene in honor of those protecting our community, and local community members joined our residents to help express gratitude to the amazing men and women who keep us safe. 🚒💙

July is  ! This month, we are highlighting the effects of UV radiation and promoting essential preventive measures to pr...
07/24/2026

July is ! This month, we are highlighting the effects of UV radiation and promoting essential preventive measures to protect against skin cancer and sun damage. No matter what your age or skin color, everyone needs to guard themselves against powerful UV rays. Let's work together to stay safe and healthy under the summer sun!

Today is  ! We want to take a special moment to honor all of the incredible, gorgeous grandmas in our wonderful communit...
07/23/2026

Today is ! We want to take a special moment to honor all of the incredible, gorgeous grandmas in our wonderful community. Today, we celebrate the timeless wisdom, grace, and life-loving spirits that our grandmothers have instilled in us. Here’s to celebrating all of our beautiful Grandmas today and every day!

We are actively monitoring the wildfire situation and staying in close communication with local emergency partners to en...
07/17/2026

We are actively monitoring the wildfire situation and staying in close communication with local emergency partners to ensure we are prepared to respond if conditions change. As new information becomes available, we will share updates with our community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Executive Director Sarah at 218-365-8045.

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the firefighters, emergency responders, public safety officials, partner organizations, and neighbors who continue working around the clock to protect our community. Your dedication, courage, and commitment mean so much to all of us. 💙

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the 250th year anniversary of our great nation and honor everyone who has he...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the 250th year anniversary of our great nation and honor everyone who has helped make the U.S.A. become the beautiful place it is today. Happy Birthday, America—here’s too many more wonderful years of freedom and independence! ❤️🤍💙

Happy Father’s Day to the men who make our community great! Today, we honor all fathers, uncles, brothers, and mentors w...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the men who make our community great! Today, we honor all fathers, uncles, brothers, and mentors who have served as role models and anchors for those around them. Thank you for your wisdom, your guidance, and your heart. We celebrate you today and always!

Honor, reflect, and celebrate! On  , we commemorate the ending of slavery and celebrate the African American community’s...
06/19/2026

Honor, reflect, and celebrate! On , we commemorate the ending of slavery and celebrate the African American community’s essential role in shaping our beautiful nation. We honor your heritage and your freedom today and every day.

Flashback Friday—celebrating our May Team Member of the Month, Alex! Thank you for consistently going above and beyond i...
06/12/2026

Flashback Friday—celebrating our May Team Member of the Month, Alex! Thank you for consistently going above and beyond in your role. Your dedication and care make a real difference in our community. We appreciate everything you do! 💙

Happy  ! Our CNAs are the heart of our community, providing essential care and support every single day. We are so grate...
06/11/2026

Happy ! Our CNAs are the heart of our community, providing essential care and support every single day. We are so grateful for your hard work and the way you consistently go above and beyond for our residents.

Thank you for all that you do to make our community shine!

Happy  ! This month, we celebrate the fact that love is love. We are proud to honor and support our residents and team m...
06/01/2026

Happy ! This month, we celebrate the fact that love is love. We are proud to honor and support our residents and team members who live their lives with authenticity and pride. We celebrate today and every day! 🌈

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200 W Conan Street
Ely, MN
55731

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