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Viewcrest Health Center

3111 Church Street, Duluth, MN 55811 · 2187278801 · 88 certified beds

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

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 above its group average (2.9/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.44 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.74. Weekend total: 3.14. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 24 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2025-03-21Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-14
2024-08-29Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-10-04
2024-07-11Ensure 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. FHealthcorrected 2024-08-07
2024-07-11Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2024-08-07
2024-07-11Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-07
2024-07-11PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities DHealthcorrected 2024-08-07
2024-07-11Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2024-08-07
2024-05-14Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-05-10
2024-02-14Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Gcomplaintcorrected 2024-02-12
2023-09-21Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. FHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08
2023-09-21Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-08

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-21Fine$17,345
2024-07-11Fine$10,839
2024-05-14Fine$14,433
2024-02-14Fine$8,824

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES OF MORRIS, INCDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/09/2009
DRIPPS, DANIELManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2023
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 07/01/2013
WIESE, LORRAINEManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/25/2017
BACH, CURTISCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/28/2024
DRIPPS, DANIELCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2016
EHLERS, DOUGLASCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2023
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 01/01/2025
LUETMER, JOHNCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2021
NELSON, PATRICKCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
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 245414. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.