CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTOCK, BRIAN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 2, 2017 |
| 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 |
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Sep 5, 1985 |
| CARLEY, GERALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 3, 2018 |
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