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Benedictine Health Center

935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,655
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,344
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,113

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,237
  • Average State Price: $3,135
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Benedictine Health Center Description

    Benedictine Health Center is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.2 miles outside Duluth, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 13th highest rated community in the city out of 21 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    Benedictine Health Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 9 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 14 out of 22 communities in Duluth
  • Ranking in State: 682 out of 961 communities in MN
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff B



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    Health

    24-hour emergency call system with personal pendants and around-the-clock monitoring

    Daily well-being checks – three per day

    Aromatherapy

    Palliative support

    Safety checks every two hours

    24-hour staffing


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping and laundry service

    Reminders for meals, activities and outings

    Spiritual care support

    Priority access to more comprehensive levels of care

    Weekly laundry service and housekeeping

    Tenant services coordination


    Activities

    Social, educational, spiritual and recreational programs

    Activities that engage and promote a sense of purpose

    Specialized programming to stimulate cognition

    Scheduled exercise programs

    Social, educational and recreational opportunities designed for your enjoyment

    Regularly scheduled social and recreational activities


    Community Amenities

    Access to the library, chapel and college campus

    On-site parking (upgrade to garage parking for a small fee)

    Coffee and snacks in the community Fireside Room

    Access to library, chapel and college campus

    New beauty salon/Barbershop

    On-site chapel


    Room Amenities

    Private suites including private bath

    Secure setting that includes a beautiful courtyard and sunroom

    Utilities included (heat, electric, water, trash)

    Basic cable

    Convenient laundry facilities on each floor

    Washer and dryer hook-ups


    Dining

    Restaurant-style meal three times per day

    Coffee and snacks in the community Fireside Room

    Three delicious meals served daily

    Snacks throughout the day

    Restaurant-style dining – one delicious meal served daily

    Exquisite dining with healthy, customizable choices


    Transportation

    On-site parking (upgrade to garage parking for a small fee)

    Scheduled transportation to appointments one day per week

    On-site parking with garage parking available for a small additional fee

    Scheduled transportation

    Shopping trips via community-provided transportation

    Transportation coordination


    Pet

    Pet-friendly



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 17, 1980
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 96
    Total current residents: 88
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 17
    Number of substantiated complaints: 16
    Number of payment denials: 2
    Number of fines: 5
    Total cost of fines: $161113


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-25 F Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2022-08-23 2022-09-27 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-07-12 2021-08-13 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-07-12 2021-08-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-07-12 2021-08-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-02 2023-07-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-10-12 2022-11-02 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-10-04 2022-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-10-04 2022-10-29 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2022-08-25 2022-09-25 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-06-01 2022-05-31 J Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-06-01 2022-06-20 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2022-03-08 2022-04-15 G Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-12-03 2021-12-17 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-08-26 2021-09-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-06-21 2021-08-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-06-21 2021-09-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2020-10-16 2020-11-11 K Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-04-08 2021-05-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-04-08 2021-05-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2021-01-06 2021-02-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-01-06 2021-02-01 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-26 2020-11-26 G Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 C Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 G Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2019-06-13 2019-08-07 C Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-10-16 $46,780
    2021-01-06 $9,750
    2021-06-21 $32,273
    2021-06-21 $49,650
    2022-06-01 $17,190
    2022-08-25 $55,120

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-06-21 54
    2022-08-25 18

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Duluth which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 86,110 (large town).
    • The average income is $77,877, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 71
      • Low Temperature: 13
      • Average Temperature: 42.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 107 days of rain, 96 days of snow and 160 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 5.82% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 2.62% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 4% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 89% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.72 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.8 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.25 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    SuperOne
    0.4 miles away
    Mount Royal Fine Foods
    1.3 miles away
    Whole Foods Co-op
    1.4 miles away
    Alakef Coffee Roasters Ic
    1.4 miles away
    Cub Foods
    2.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Kenwood Ave & College St
    0.1 miles away
    College St & Kenwood
    0.1 miles away
    Kenwood Ave & Artavia St
    0.1 miles away
    Kenwood Ave & Westchester Apts 833
    0.2 miles away
    Kenwood Ave & Niagara St
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Duluth Teachers Credit Union
    0.4 miles away
    Harbor Pointe Credit Union
    0.4 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.5 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.5 miles away
    TCF Bank
    0.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Aftenro Home
    0.4 miles away
    Saint Lukes Hospital
    1.3 miles away
    Essentia Health Saint Mary's Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    SOON TO COME
    1.7 miles away
    Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior
    8.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.4 miles away
    Falks Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.2 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    4.0 miles away
    Essentia Health-Superior East Pharmacy
    8.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Mount Royal Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Piedmont Dental
    3.6 miles away
    Superior Family Dentistry
    6.4 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    8.0 miles away
    Bluestone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    17.6 miles away

    Parks

    Chester Park
    0.0 miles away
    Chester Bowl
    0.3 miles away
    Bagley Nature Area
    0.6 miles away
    Lakeview Park
    0.6 miles away
    Chester Creek Community Garden
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Miller Hill Mall
    2.8 miles away
    Village Square
    3.1 miles away
    Burning Tree Plaza
    3.3 miles away
    Hermantown Square
    5.7 miles away
    Belknap Plaza
    6.6 miles away

    Culture

    Mitchell Auditorium
    0.3 miles away
    Saint Scholastica Theatre
    0.3 miles away
    Marshall Performing Arts Center
    0.8 miles away
    Weber Music Hall (WMH)
    0.8 miles away
    NorShor Theatre
    1.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Crooked Pint
    0.4 miles away
    Residence Dining Center (RDC)
    0.7 miles away
    Sara's Table
    0.9 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.1 miles away
    Tavern on the Hill
    1.1 miles away

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