Franciscan Health Center — Nursing Home in DULUTH, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 47 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 36.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245258 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.97 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.79 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Franciscan Health Center had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 27, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 27, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level F)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 28, 2026
Franciscan Health Center is a 47-bed nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, below the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 13 deficiencies, none of them severe.
None of the cited deficiencies at the most recent inspection were rated at the most severe level, which is a relative positive. It’s worth asking the facility about the multiple areas cited—especially pharmacy and medication storage, pressure-ulcer prevention and wound care, food safety, and how current staffing levels support resident care and planned improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franciscan Health Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Franciscan Health Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Franciscan Health Center's CMS star rating?
Franciscan Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Franciscan Health Center?
Franciscan Health Center reports 3.96966 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Franciscan Health Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Franciscan Health Center had 13 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Franciscan Health Center have?
Franciscan Health Center has 47 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BAYSHORE RESIDENCE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 2/5 — 2.1 mi
- VILLA MARINA HEALTH AND REHAB CTR — 5/5 — 2.6 mi
- DOVE HEALTHCARE - SUPERIOR — 2/5 — 3.7 mi
- TWIN PORTS HEALTH SERVICES — 4/5 — 3.7 mi
- Aftenro Home — 3/5 — 5.2 mi
- Benedictine Health Center — 4/5 — 5.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.