Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis

618 East 17th Street · Minneapolis, MN · 55404 · 6128792811

90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Benedictine Health System

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 47
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 97
Federal penalties 15% 43
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.073.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day2.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.55≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $84,774

Inspection citations (31 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

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

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026

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

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F April 3, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

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

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

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

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    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.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 26, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J June 18, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 23, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected June 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 14, 2024 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 23, 2024Fine$84,774
May 23, 2024Payment Denial37 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245266 · certified since February 24, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.