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Franciscan Health Center

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

(218) 727-8933

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About Franciscan Health Center

Franciscan Health Center is a nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota. Its capacity is 47 beds, below the St. Louis County median of 65 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of St. Francis Health Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on February 27, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.99 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 nursing homes listed in Duluth. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

5.0

Quality measures

1.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (41)

Records from October 2023 to February 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0657

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0684

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0695

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0677

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0645

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0887

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0686

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0883

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • February 27, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2026.

  • January 29, 2026

    Tag F0609

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.

  • December 12, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.

  • December 12, 2024

    Tag F0887

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.

  • December 12, 2024

    Tag F0655

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.

  • December 12, 2024

    Tag F0740

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.

  • December 12, 2024

    Tag F0883

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.

  • December 12, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 31, 2025.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

3.99 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.72 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Part of St. Francis Health Services, a chain of 14 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 4.6 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.

Nursing Homes

Minnesota median$10,646/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Duluth.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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