Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245258) · 47 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 727-8933 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Franciscan Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Franciscan Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Franciscan Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Franciscan Health Center is a non-profit nursing home in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, certified for 47 beds with an average of 36.6 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1983, meaning it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.80 per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Franciscan Health Center is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Franciscan Health Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours, with a 46.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 47 beds with an average daily population of 36.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the St. Francis Health Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2187278933 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2187278933 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245258?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.