Nursing homeActive
Benedictine Health Center
935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811218522890096 certified beds · 91 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 1● 16● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-27
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-19 | Standard | 181 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-25 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-15 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-07 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-19 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-15Record 245236-20260527-F580
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity KHarm
Infection control
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F550
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F561
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F583
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F605
F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F659
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F677
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F689
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F761
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-20Record 245236-20251219-F732
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245236-20251125-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 245236-20250515-F609
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-10Record 245236-20231220-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 245236-20231019-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 245236-20231019-F688
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 245236-20231019-F692
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 245236-20231019-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-22Record 245236-20231019-F883
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.80
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.94
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.42
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover45%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 11.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.8% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.0% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carley, Gerald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergien, Tricia Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bowe, Tia Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eckes, Lois Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fedora, Todd Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hansen, Greg Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Dorene Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kolar, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kruchowski, Ramona Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccumber, Sara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Palmolea, Nathan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pattock, Brian Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pionk, Karen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rymanowski, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spinler, Theresa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Benedictine Health System — 23 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for St. Louis.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aftenro Home Duluth | 0.4 mi | 2026-03-19 | 2220 |
| Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs Duluth | 1.3 mi | 2026-03-12 | 3293 |
| Bayshore Residence And Rehabilitation Center Duluth | 3.2 mi | 2026-06-26 | 2323 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore Duluth | 2.8 mi | 2026-05-21 | 020 |
| Viewcrest Health Center Duluth | 3.5 mi | 2026-06-02 | 0214 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |