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Benedictine Health Center
935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 96 beds, Benedictine Health Center serves Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1980.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 1, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.8 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.8% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Dec 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 D ×13 E ×2 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 15 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.8%, RNs 45.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.4% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 29.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.8% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Chain: Benedictine Health System (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/1985 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.9 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl | 43 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $11K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Benedictine Health Center been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Benedictine Health Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Benedictine Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Benedictine Health Center?
It is part of the Benedictine Health System chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Benedictine Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Benedictine Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.