• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)
• Has 96 certified beds with an average of 89.6 residents per day (93% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 12 deficiencies (inspected Dec 19, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.88 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 59.8% (high)
• Part of the Benedictine Health System chain (22 facilities)
Benedictine Health Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota with 96 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. The facility scored below average compared to Minnesota facilities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Sep 5, 1985 |
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Sep 5, 1985 |
| CARLEY, GERALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 3, 2018 |
| BOWE, TIA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 30, 2019 |
| ECKES, LOIS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2015 |
| FEDORA, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2015 |
| HANSEN, GREG | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2013 |
| KING, DORENE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2011 |
| KOLAR, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 29, 2019 |
| KRUCHOWSKI, RAMONA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 29, 2019 |
| MCCUMBER, SARA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2014 |
| PALMOLEA, NATHAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2017 |
| PIONK, KAREN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 30, 2017 |
| SPINLER, THERESA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2009 |
| BERGIEN, TRICIA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 4, 2020 |
| RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2008 |
| PATTOCK, BRIAN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 2, 2017 |
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