D69

Benedictine Health Center

Grade D 69/100 composite score

Non profit - Church relatedAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

96

Ownership

Non profit - Church related

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

935 KENWOOD AVENUE, DULUTH, MN 55811
2185228900

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.98h
LPN
0.62h
CNA
2.49h
Total
4.10h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Sep 1985

100%

BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 1985

CARLEY, GERALD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2018

BOWE, TIA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2019

ECKES, LOIS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2015

FEDORA, TODD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 2015

HANSEN, GREG

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 2013

KING, DORENE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2011

KOLAR, JOHN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2019

KRUCHOWSKI, RAMONA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2019

MCCUMBER, SARA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Dec 2014

PALMOLEA, NATHAN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2017

PIONK, KAREN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 2017

SPINLER, THERESA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2009

BERGIEN, TRICIA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2020

RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2008

PATTOCK, BRIAN

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Nov 2017

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (17)

November 25, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

May 15, 2025Health1 deficiency
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 30, 2025
December 20, 2023Health1 deficiency
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 10, 2024
October 19, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2023
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2023
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2023
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 22, 2023
June 2, 2023Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 5, 2023
August 25, 2022Health8 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Benedictine Health Center?

Benedictine Health Center in DULUTH, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 69 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Benedictine Health Center?

Benedictine Health Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Benedictine Health Center have?

Benedictine Health Center has 17 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Benedictine Health Center have?

Benedictine Health Center has 96 certified beds with approximately 89 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 935 KENWOOD AVENUE, DULUTH, Minnesota 55811. It is a non profit - church related facility.

Data Disclaimer

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