Nursing homes › Minnesota › Viewcrest Health Center
3111 Church Street, Duluth, MN 55811 · 2187278801 · 88 certified beds
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 above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.44 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.74. Weekend total: 3.14. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 24 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-04 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-11 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-11 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-07 |
| 2024-05-14 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-02-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-02-12 |
| 2023-09-21 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| 2023-09-21 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-08 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-21 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-07-11 | Fine | $10,839 |
| 2024-05-14 | Fine | $14,433 |
| 2024-02-14 | Fine | $8,824 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/09/2009 |
| DRIPPS, DANIEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| EHLERS, DOUGLAS | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| GRAMM, TIMOTHY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| LAIR, MICHAEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LIENEMANN, STEVEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LUETMER, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| MARLOW, JINA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/06/2022 |
| NELSON, PATRICK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| RENTZ, LAURA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| RENTZ, PAUL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| SCHNEIDER, TODD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2013 |
| WIESE, LORRAINE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2017 |
| BACH, CURTIS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/28/2024 |
| DRIPPS, DANIEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| EHLERS, DOUGLAS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| GOODNOUGH, JENNIFER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| GRAMM, TIMOTHY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| LAIR, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LIENEMANN, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| LUETMER, JOHN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| NELSON, PATRICK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2020 |
| RAW, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2005 |
| RENTZ, LAURA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245414. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.