Franciscan Health Center
3910 Minnesota Avenue · Duluth, MN · 55802 · 2187278933
47 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: St. Francis Health Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 76 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
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.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245258 · certified since February 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.