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Franciscan Health Center

3910 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802 · 2187278933 · 47 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with St. Francis Health Services, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $592,213 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.80 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.19. Weekend total: 3.26. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-02-27Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-02-27Educate 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-28
2026-01-29Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-02-27
2024-12-12Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. FHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Ensure 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. FHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-12Educate 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-31
2024-08-09Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-06
2024-08-09Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-06
2024-08-09Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-09-06
2024-03-19Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-15
2024-03-19Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-15
2023-10-05Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Implement 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22
2023-10-05Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-22

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
DRIPPS, DANIELManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/26/2006
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2023
LAIR, MICHAELManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
LUETMER, JOHNManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
MARLOW, JINAManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/06/2022
NELSON, PATRICKManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
RENTZ, LAURAManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
RENTZ, PAULManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
SCHNEIDER, TODDManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/26/2006
WIESE, LORRAINEManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/25/2017
BACH, CURTISCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/28/2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2026
EHLERS, DOUGLASCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/26/2026
GOODNOUGH, JENNIFERCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
GRAMM, TIMOTHYCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2023
LAIR, MICHAELCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
LIENEMANN, STEVENCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/26/2006
LUETMER, JOHNCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
NELSON, PATRICKCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
PETERSON-DEVRIES, CAMICorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/08/2022
RAW, CAROLCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/16/2005
RENTZ, LAURACorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245258. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.