Benedictine Health Center
935 KENWOOD AVENUE, DULUTH, MN 55811 · CCN 245236
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 96
- Avg residents/day
- 89.6
- Phone
- 2185228900
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-19 | 12 | 8.1 | 9.5 | +3.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-11-07 | 0 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -7.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-10-19 | 7 | 7.4 | 9.3 | -0.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.88 | 59.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.93 | 52.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.10 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM
- Facilities in chain
- 22
- Chain avg overall
- 2.90 / 5
Inspection citations (19)2 immediate jeopardy
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-19 · Health · corrected 2026-01-20
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-25 · Health
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-15 · Health · corrected 2025-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-01-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-06-02 · Health · corrected 2023-07-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1985-09-05 |
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1985-09-05 |
| CARLEY, GERALD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-01-03 |
| BOWE, TIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-04-30 |
| ECKES, LOIS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-10-01 |
| FEDORA, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2015-12-01 |
| HANSEN, GREG | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-12-01 |
| KING, DORENE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-10-01 |
| KOLAR, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-01-29 |
| KRUCHOWSKI, RAMONA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-01-29 |
| MCCUMBER, SARA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-12-01 |
| PALMOLEA, NATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-01 |
| PIONK, KAREN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-11-30 |
| SPINLER, THERESA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2009-10-01 |
| BERGIEN, TRICIA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-05-04 |
| RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2008-01-01 |
| PATTOCK, BRIAN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-11-02 |
Other facilities in DULUTH
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Ecumen Lakeshore | ★★★★★ | 60 |
| Aftenro Home | ★★★★☆ | 54 |
| VIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 88 |
| The North Shore Estates Llc | ★★★☆☆ | 70 |
| HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS | ★☆☆☆☆ | 140 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.