Benedictine Health Center

Nursing Home · Duluth, MN

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Church related

CMS certification number245236
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

935 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811
St. Louis County
Phone
(218) 522-8900
ZIP code
55811 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
91.2 (95% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Chain
Benedictine Health System (23 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
November 17, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.94 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.80 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.72 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.43 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.42 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.8 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
45.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 19, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 27 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-27 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-15
2025-12-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-12-19 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-20
2025-11-25 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-05-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-30
2023-12-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-10-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-19 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-19 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-19 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-19 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pattock, Brian (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Bowe, Tia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Eckes, Lois (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fedora, Todd (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hansen, Greg (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
King, Dorene (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kolar, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kruchowski, Ramona (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McCumber, Sara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Palmolea, Nathan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Pionk, Karen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Spinler, Theresa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bergien, Tricia (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rymanowski, Kevin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Benedictine Health System (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Carley, Gerald (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Benedictine Health Center?

Benedictine Health Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.

How many beds does Benedictine Health Center have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 91 residents per day.

Has Benedictine Health Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Benedictine Health Center?

It is part of Benedictine Health System and is classified as non profit - church related. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Benedictine Health Center?

(218) 522-8900. The facility is located at 935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.