Nursing Homes · Duluth, MN
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Viewcrest Health Center
3111 Church Street · Duluth, MN 55811 · 88 certified beds
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About Viewcrest Health Center
Viewcrest Health Center is a nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota. Its capacity is 88 beds, above 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 24 citations, the most recent on March 21, 2025. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.64 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
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (24)
Records from September 2023 to March 2025.
March 21, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 14, 2025.
August 29, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 4, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0812Procure 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 August 7, 2024.
May 14, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 10, 2024.
February 14, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 12, 2024.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0677Provide 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 November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0684Provide 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 November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2023.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $51,441
June 2, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,635 against this nursing home on June 2, 2026.
June 2, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 2, 2026, lasting 5 days (triggered by inspection on June 2, 2026).
March 21, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on March 21, 2025.
July 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,839 against this nursing home on July 11, 2024.
May 14, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,433 against this nursing home on May 14, 2024.
February 14, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,824 against this nursing home on February 14, 2024.
Staffing
3.64 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.55 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
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.
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