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HomeMinnesotaBenedictine Health Center

Benedictine Health Center

935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 558112185228900WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(4 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
96
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

How Benedictine Health Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.94 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
51.8%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.80 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.
Staff turnover is 51.8%, higher than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 19, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
St. Louis County 65+
40,686
20.3% of county
County Population
200,122
St. Louis County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
91.2
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 17, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
122.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: May 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Immediate Jeopardy

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0659Potential for Harm

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.43 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.94 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.8%
RN Turnover
45.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PATTOCK, BRIANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 2, 2017
BOWE, TIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 30, 2019
ECKES, LOISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2015
FEDORA, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2015
HANSEN, GREGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2013
KING, DORENECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011
KOLAR, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 29, 2019
KRUCHOWSKI, RAMONACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 29, 2019
MCCUMBER, SARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 2014
PALMOLEA, NATHANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2017
PIONK, KARENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 30, 2017
SPINLER, THERESACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2009
BERGIEN, TRICIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 4, 2020
RYMANOWSKI, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2008
BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 5, 1985
CARLEY, GERALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 3, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Benedictine Health Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MNCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN2,112 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
Duluth, MN1.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $168,221
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, MN3.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $132,398
Viewcrest Health Center
Duluth, MN3.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $51,441
Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, MN5.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN · Current facility
—1/51/54/5None recorded
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN
2,112 ft1/51/55/5None recorded
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
Duluth, MN
1.3 mi2/52/54/5$168,221
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN
2.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, MN
3.2 mi1/51/54/5$132,398
Viewcrest Health Center
Duluth, MN
3.5 mi4/54/54/5$51,441
Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, MN
5.2 mi1/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Benedictine Health Center?▾
Benedictine Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Benedictine Health Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Benedictine Health Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Benedictine Health Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Benedictine Health Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 19, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Benedictine Health Center?▾
Benedictine Health Center provides 3.94 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.43 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.8%.
How many beds does Benedictine Health Center have?▾
Benedictine Health Center has 96 certified beds with an average of 91.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the Benedictine Health System chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Benedictine Health Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 6 in Duluth. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Benedictine Health Center?▾
On Google Maps, Benedictine Health Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Benedictine Health System

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