Viewcrest Health Center

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Viewcrest Health Center

3111 Church Pl, Duluth, MN 55811 View Map

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

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Overview of 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.

(218) 727-2773

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.23/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 88

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Minnesota average
Occupancy rate 92.6%
Residents per day (avg) 81
Occupancy rate
92.6%
Residents per day (avg)
81

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Governmental home
Facility District
Home revenue
$12.8M
Deficit of revenue
-$1.7M
Governmental home Facility District
Home revenue
$12,829,965.00
Deficit of revenue
$-1,677,833.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
46.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.6M
Total costs $14.5M

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 2.6 miles from city center

Address 3111 Church Pl, Duluth, MN 55811

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

173
Total Staff
105
Employees
68
Contractors
33,226
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse1211.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant988.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
140 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
20.3%
of total hours from contractors
6,738 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 35 Registered Nurse: 7 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant63359816,29291100%8.2
Registered Nurse167235,84791100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse84122,52291100%11.1
Medication Aide/Technician7072,05691100%9.1
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,95391100%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0445856470%5.7
Speech Language Pathologist0445096369%5.3
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014485662%8
Physical Therapy Aide0334426268%4.8
Dietitian1014405560%8
Dental Services Staff1014175965%7.1
Qualified Social Worker0554106673%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333956369%5.6
Administrator1012775459%5.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0111303640%3.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant01133910%3.7
Medical Director011111%1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2023 – Mar 2025)

6
Inspections
24
Total Citations
2
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
4
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
21
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
2
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
9
38% of total
Resident Rights
5
21% of total
Infection Control
3
13% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 20
Complaint Investigations 4
State Comparison (MN)
Avg Citations (State)
23.2
This Facility: 24
Avg Critical (State)
0.7
This Facility: 2
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Mar 21, 2025 J Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Aug 29, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 F NutritionF0809 Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 D Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Jul 11, 2024 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
May 14, 2024 J PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Feb 14, 2024 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 E Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 F NutritionF0801 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0744 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 E Resident RightsF0567 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 E Resident RightsF0568 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 E Resident RightsF0570 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Part of: Saint Francis Health Services Inc
Resident Census by Payment Source
84 Total Residents
Medicare 21 (25%)
Medicaid 42 (50%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (25%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
13.6 Score
23% worse than avg Minnesota avg: 11.1

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
28.5 Score
26% worse than avg Minnesota avg: 22.6

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
23.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.2%
Depressive Symptoms
7.9%
Falls with Major Injury
3.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
82.3%
Antipsychotic Use
17.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
32.6%
Influenza Vaccine
95.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
29.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
49.6% 44% worse than avg Minnesota: 88.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.1% 8% worse than avg Minnesota: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
77.3% 6% worse than avg Minnesota: 82.6%

Penalties & 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 $61K Minnesota avg: $44K 37% worse than avg
Number of Fines 4 Minnesota avg: 2.0
Compared to Minnesota Average Facility: $61K | Minnesota Avg: $44K
Penalty History

Showing all 4 penalties (Feb 2024 - Mar 2025)

Mar 21, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$27K
Jul 11, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$11K
May 14, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$14K
Feb 14, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$9K

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.
Essential Community Supports (ECS)
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.
  • Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Alternative Care (AC) Program
Minnesota Alternative Care Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
  • MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.
Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)
Minnesota Senior Health Options
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).
Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)
Minnesota Senior Care Plus
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.
Consumer Support Grant (CSG)
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.
  • Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Elderly Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
  • MN Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.
Minnesota ECS

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics:
    Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
  • MN Specifics:
    CDCS option; statewide via counties.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.
Minnesota Senior Health Options

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics:
    7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).
Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
  • MN Specifics:
    Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.
Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $3,000 (individual).
  • MN Specifics:
    Can hire family; statewide via counties.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MN Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MN Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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