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HomeMinnesotaFranciscan Health Center

Franciscan Health Center

3910 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN 558022187278933WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(8 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
47
certified

How Franciscan 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
2/5
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
3.80 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.19 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
46.2%
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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.80 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 1.19 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 27, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer 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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Franciscan Health Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota with 47 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
47
Avg Residents/Day
36.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
Feb 27, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
86.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: 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: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Feb 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0574Potential for Harm

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0943Potential for Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 11 more deficiencies

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 Aide2.22 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.19 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.26 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.2%
RN Turnover
31.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (103)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DRIPPS, DANIELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 26, 2006
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
NELSON, PATRICKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
RENTZ, LAURAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 26, 2006
WIESE, LORRAINEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2026
EHLERS, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 26, 2026
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 26, 2006
LUETMER, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NELSON, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
RENTZ, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
WIESE, LORRAINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
BACH, CURTISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 2005
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2015
EIDE BAILLY LLPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 3, 2023
BACH, CURTISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
BOIT, SAMMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 31, 2025
BURROWS, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 2, 2024
CASPERS, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
DEROCHE, KAYLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
DRIPPS, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
EDIN, COLTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
EHLERS, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
ERDAHL, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
FISHEL, CHESTEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 30, 1998
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GRANHEIM, KASCIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 20, 2023
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HEJHAL, ROXANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HOFMANN, REEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HONDL, JESSICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
LAIR, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LUETMER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MARLOW, JINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
NELSON, PATRICKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 9, 2008
RENTZ, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
RENTZ, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RENTZ, PAULOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
RYAN, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
RYAN, GEOFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 12, 1998
SCHNEIDER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2013
STOCK, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
SUNDAL-YETKA, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
THOMPSON, RENEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WIESE, LORRAINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2017
WOLF, JORDANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
RAW, CAROLINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2026
BIG STONE THERAPIES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2025
EIDE BAILLY LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 22, 2025
BACH, CURTISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 28, 2024
BAKKE, CHRISTINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2019
BOIT, SAMMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 31, 2025
BURROWS, AMANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 2, 2024
CASPERS, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 29, 2014
DEROCHE, KAYLAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
EDIN, COLTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
ERDAHL, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
FELLMAN, LINDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
FISHEL, CHESTERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 30, 1998
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
GRANHEIM, KASCIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 20, 2023
HANNEKEN, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2022
HEJHAL, ROXANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 10, 2023
HOFMANN, REEDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2023
HONDL, JESSICAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
MARLOW, JINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 6, 2022
MURRAY, ALEXISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 8, 2022
RAW, CAROLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 9, 2008
RENTZ, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 22, 2024
RYAN, BENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 27, 2012
RYAN, GEOFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 12, 1998
STOCK, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2022
SUNDAL-YETKA, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
THOMPSON, RENEEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 10, 2018
TOMOSON, APRILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 12, 2021
WALKER, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 13, 2024
WOLF, JORDANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Minnesota facilities
Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, MNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, MN2.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $132,398
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN5.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN5.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Viewcrest Health Center
Duluth, MN5.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $51,441
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN5.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
Duluth, MN6.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $168,221
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, MN · Current facility
—1/52/54/5None recorded
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, MN
2.1 mi1/51/54/5$132,398
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN
5.2 mi1/51/55/5None recorded
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN
5.2 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Viewcrest Health Center
Duluth, MN
5.4 mi4/54/54/5$51,441
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN
5.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
Duluth, MN
6.0 mi2/52/54/5$168,221

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 Franciscan Health Center?▾
Franciscan Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Franciscan 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). Franciscan Health Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Franciscan Health Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Franciscan Health Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 27, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Franciscan Health Center?▾
Franciscan Health Center provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours, 0.39 LPN hours, and 2.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.2%.
How many beds does Franciscan Health Center have?▾
Franciscan Health Center has 47 certified beds with an average of 36.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Franciscan 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 Franciscan Health Center?▾
On Google Maps, Franciscan Health Center has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of St. Francis Health Services

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