Total health inspections
6
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Viewcrest Health Center
Nursing Home in Duluth
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Viewcrest Health Center
Viewcrest Health Center is a rehabilitation center that provides a sense of independence and individuality to residents regardless of the additional support being received. They boast a multidisciplinary care plan that approaches senior care holistically. As a member of the St. Francis Health Center, Viewcrew provides a home to its residents, so they can live a life as they please.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
88
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day (avg)
81
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day (avg)
81
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.9M
Operating deficit
-$478.6K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.9M
Operating deficit
-$478.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.4M
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
24
Minnesota average 23.2
Citations per inspection
4
Minnesota average 3.76
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
186% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
100% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
2 critical citations
1 serious citation
21 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 21, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 21, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 29, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 29, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 11, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 11, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 11, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Duluth The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
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Viewcrest Health Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Duluth (Piedmont Heights)
88
83.3%
+5%
4.23
-11%
4
24
4.0
3
81
-
40
Edin, Colt
$13.6M
$5.9M
43.1%
245414
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
173
Employees
105
Contractors
68
Staff to resident ratio
2.06:1
7% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average ratio: 2.22:1
Avg staff/day
45
Average shift
8.1 hours
8% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 7.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
33,226
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
23
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
98
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
20.3%
6,738 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 35
Registered Nurse: 7
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 35 | 98 | 16,292 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 7 | 23 | 5,847 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2,522 | 91 | 100% | 11.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,056 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,953 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 585 | 64 | 70% | 5.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 509 | 63 | 69% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 442 | 62 | 68% | 4.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 59 | 65% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 410 | 66 | 73% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 395 | 63 | 69% | 5.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 277 | 54 | 59% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 130 | 36 | 40% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 9 | 10% | 3.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
98 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
23 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
70%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
62%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
60%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
65%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
73%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
59%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
40%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
1%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
84 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
21 residents (25%)
Medicaid
42 residents (50%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (25%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
23% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 11.1
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.5
26% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 22.6
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.9%
26% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 18.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.6%
37% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.1%
16% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 25.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
18% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
38% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
57% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.0%
75% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.9%
81% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.7%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 17.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.3%
15% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.5%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 96.0%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.23
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.23
26% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.67
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.69
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.69
65% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.99
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
49.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
49.6%
44% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
8% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.3%
6% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.6%
41% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.1%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.2%
49% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 14.0%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
54.4%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$61K
37% higher than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: $44K
Number of fines
4
99% more fines than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.4
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$61K
Minnesota average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 21, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 21, 2025
$27K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 11, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 11, 2024
$11K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 14, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 14, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 14, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 14, 2024
$9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Viewcrest Health Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
83.3%
↑ 2.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$478.6K
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8.2M
↓ ~$140.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-3.5%
↑ 10.3pp vs 2022
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