Assisted Living Home

Cerenity Humboldt

Assisted Living Home

Cerenity Humboldt

512 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN 55107 View map
Overview of Cerenity Humboldt

As the name suggests, Cerenity Humboldt houses assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation living options in St. Paul, MN. All living options are provided with personalized care where each resident is able to   receive assistance and care that is based on their needs. The services and programs they provide are fitting to the holistic wellness of each resident who needs assistance with mental and physical aspects; their wellness programs and enriching activities allow for an innovative approach to a healthy mental, physical, and emotional aspects of their bodies to be nurtured. Cerenity Humboldt celebrates individuality which is where residents are encouraged to still live freely within the community with the help of the staff who are assured to provide care and service with compassion and respect. 
Residency at Cerenity Humboldt is a good place to spend your golden years, especially because there’s a lot of features that the community has to offer– 117 affordable apartments for seniors who want to live independently yet still prefer having additional support with everyday living. All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and linen services, housekeeping; while every resident that is outside of independent living care receives most ADLs (i.e. medication management, bathing, grooming, eating, walking). 

(651) 222-2273

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Minnesota average: 3.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Minnesota average: 3.0/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Minnesota average: 3.8/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Minnesota average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 13m per day

This home provides 18% less nursing time per resident than the Minnesota average.

Minnesota average: 5h 7m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 115

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Minnesota average
Occupancy rate 85%
Residents per day (avg) 79
Occupancy rate
85%
Residents per day (avg)
79

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

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.6M
Operating deficit
-$594.9K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13,616,929.00
Operating deficit
$-594,894.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
35.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.4M
Total costs $14.2M
Bed community size
115-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living
County: Ramsey

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 245255

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Anna Perez
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Scores

Food Quality Score
69.1% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
72.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
88.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
82.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
67.9% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
64.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
65.9% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Minnesota average 6


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 45
Citations per inspection
5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 45 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 45 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 45 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
43% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 5
900% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

1 critical citation More info Minnesota average: 0.7

5 serious citations More info Minnesota average: 0.5

37 moderate citations More info Minnesota average: 21.2

2 minor citations More info Minnesota average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services serious citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

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Address 1.6 miles from city center — 1.43 miles to nearest hospital (Dr. Anupama Kalaskar, MD)

Address 512 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN 55107

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

233
Total Staff
130
Employees
103
Contractors
32,644
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse377.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse308.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1157.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
188 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,537 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Certified Nursing Assistant: 64 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Registered Nurse: 26 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant516411514,29391100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse228306,19991100%8.1
Registered Nurse1126374,57091100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029846571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant7079437481%7
Dietitian3038567684%7.1
Nurse Practitioner3145676369%8
Speech Language Pathologist6065526875%5.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician8085047279%6.3
Dental Services Staff1014695965%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014645864%8
Qualified Social Worker4154466369%6.2
Physical Therapy Aide3033795560%6.9
RN Director of Nursing1013574752%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician4152502932%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide1012204954%4.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1013555%6.9
Medical Director011261314%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112333%7.5

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
85 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (3.5%)
Medicaid
51 residents (60%)
Private pay or other
31 residents (36.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.4
21% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 26.7
18% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.8%
52% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.8%
13% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.4%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
35% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
20% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.1%
24% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
11% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
9% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.9%
19% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.5%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.4%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
181% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.3%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

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 $106K
138% higher than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of fines 2
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
130% more payment denials than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $106K
Minnesota average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 15, 2025
$80K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 5, 2024
$26K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 22, 2024
4 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$3,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

$3,000 (individual).

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.

~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.

$3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.

~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.

$3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.

~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.

$3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.

~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.

$3,000 (individual).

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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