Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245236) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 522-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Benedictine Health Center reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
Benedictine Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Benedictine Health Center is a 96-certified-bed nursing home in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, with an average of 91.2 residents. It is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 17, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. This overall figure reflects a Health Inspection rating of 1 star, a Quality Measure rating of 4 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying citation.
Benedictine Health Center is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which operates 23 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Benedictine Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 51.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 96 certified beds and an average of 91.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 17, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (1 star here), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and an Overall rating (1 star) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 218-522-8900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 218-522-8900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245236?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.