Duluth, MN

Viewcrest Health Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $60,781 in total fines with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3111 Church Street, Duluth, MN

(218) 727-8801

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

88

Certified beds

Average residents

83

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

St. Francis Health Services

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.91

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.33

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.53

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.25

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

31%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.7
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
2.0
1.3 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.4%
97.3%
12.9 pts worse
93.4%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.5%
96.1%
0.6 pts worse
95.5%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
3.9%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.4%
4.3%
1.1 pts worse
11.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.0%
4.1%
3.1 pts better
5.4%
4.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 17.2%
12.4%
4.8 pts worse
19.6%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.6%
17.5%
1.1 pts worse
16.7%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.8%
0.1%
0.7 pts worse
0.1%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 29.5%
22.5%
7 pts worse
16.3%
13.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.7%
18.6%
1.1 pts worse
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4.8%
2.3%
2.5 pts worse
1.0%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
2.6%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.5%
24.8%
5.7 pts worse
19.8%
10.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
5.1%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 49.5%
88.6%
39.1 pts worse
81.7%
32.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.2%
14.0%
6.8 pts better
12.0%
4.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
1.9%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.3%
82.7%
5.4 pts worse
79.7%
2.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 13.6%
23.1%
9.5 pts better
23.9%
10.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-21 · Fire 2025-08-21

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-11 · Fire 2024-07-11

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-21 · Fire 2023-09-21

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-12

G · Actual harm 2024-07-11

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-02

C · Minimal harm 2023-09-21

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-11-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-21

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2024-08-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-07

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-14

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-05-10

G · Actual harm 2024-02-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-11-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2023-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2023-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-21

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-11-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$26,685 2025-03-21

Fine

Fine · fine $26,685

Fine

$10,839 2024-07-11

Fine

Fine · fine $10,839

Fine

$14,433 2024-05-14

Fine

Fine · fine $14,433

Fine

$8,824 2024-02-14

Fine

Fine · fine $8,824

Fine

Ownership

St. Francis Health Services Of Morris, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 13 facilities 2009-12-09
Bach, Curtis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-08-28
Bach, Curtis

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-08-28
Bach, Curtis

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-08-28
Barry, Heidi

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-05-21
Big Stone Therapies Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2015-02-03
Boyum, Britney

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-04-23
Burrows, Amanda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-02
Caspers, Megan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2014-12-29
Dripps, Daniel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2016-01-01
Dripps, Daniel

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2016-01-01
Edin, Colt

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Ehlers, Douglas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2023-01-01
Ehlers, Douglas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2023-01-01
Eide Bailly Llp

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 2023-01-03
Fishel, Chester

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1998-11-30
Goodnough, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2021-01-01
Goodnough, Jennifer

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2021-01-01
Gramm, Timothy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2023-01-01
Gramm, Timothy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2023-01-01
Granheim, Kascie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-11-20
Hanneken, Michelle

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-07-20
Hejhal, Roxanne

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-04-10
Hofmann, Reed

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-08
Laflamme, Darren

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1990-04-02
Lair, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-01-01
Lair, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-01-01
Letich, Elizabeth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-11-01
Lienemann, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2025-01-01
Lienemann, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2025-01-01
Luetmer, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2021-01-01
Luetmer, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2021-01-01
Marlow, Jina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-06-06
Nelson, Patrick

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2020-01-01
Nelson, Patrick

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2020-01-01
Oliphant, Miranda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-07-23
Peterson-Devries, Camilla

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2022-05-08
Peterson-Devries, Camilla

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2022-05-08
Raw, Carol

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2005-08-16
Raw, Carol

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2005-08-16
Rentz, Laura

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-01-01
Rentz, Laura

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-01-01
Rentz, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-04-22
Rentz, Paul

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2021-01-01
Rentz, Paul

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2021-01-01
Ryan, Benjamin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2012-12-27
Ryan, Geoffry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 1998-01-12
Schneider, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2013-07-01
Schneider, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2013-07-01
St. Francis Health Services Of Morris, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2009-12-09
Stock, Kelsey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-06-01
Tepovich, Nicholas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-07-08
Thompson, Renee

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2018-10-10
Tomoson, April

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-07-12
Walker, Amy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-05-13
Wick, Ashley

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-05-01
Wiese, Lorraine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2017-07-25
Wiese, Lorraine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2017-07-25
Wolf, Jordan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-01-01

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