Total health inspections
9
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on May 2025
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.
Cerenity Humboldt
Nursing Home · St. Paul, MN
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Cerenity Humboldt
Nursing Home · St. Paul, MN
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Cerenity Humboldt accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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).
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 57th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 57th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 13m per day
Rank #57 / 85Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 85 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Minnesota avg
-18%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 16m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 3h 42m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #106 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
263 days
115-bed community Rank #88 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #90 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyRamsey
CMS Certification Number245255
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactAnna Perez
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Doctor on Staff
Home Care
Pets Allowed
Transportation
Specific ProgramsWhere to Begin, Having the Conversation, Senior Living Myths, Affordability of Senior Living, Navigating the Transition, Choosing a Senior Care Community, Benedictine Experience, Dining Experience, Life Enrichment, Comfort & Safety, Clean Environment, Spiritual Care, Pets, Community Stories, Living & Care, Living Options
Food DescriptionThe dining program at Cerenity Humboldt emphasizes a culinary experience that caters to diverse tastes and backgrounds.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
45
Rank #73 / 86Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 86 MN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Minnesota average 23.2
Citations per inspection
5
Rank #63 / 86Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 86 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Minnesota average 3.76
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
1
43% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
Serious health citations
5
900% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
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
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
261
Employees
128
Contractors
133
Staff to resident ratio
3.07:1
41% better than Minnesota average
Avg staff/day
47
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with Minnesota average
Total staff hours (quarter)
33,194
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
42
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
128
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
16%
5,311 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 85
Registered Nurse: 32
Licensed Practical Nurse: 11
Nurse Practitioner: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 85 | 128 | 14,108 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 11 | 32 | 6,134 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 32 | 42 | 4,661 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 990 | 70 | 76% | 6.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 944 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 783 | 71 | 77% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 685 | 68 | 74% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 576 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 535 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 506 | 72 | 78% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 2 | 2 | 487 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 475 | 63 | 68% | 6.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 452 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 1 | 5 | 397 | 64 | 70% | 6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 292 | 36 | 39% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 221 | 26 | 28% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
128 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
32 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
42 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
76%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
3 Dietitian
% of Days
77%
11 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
74%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
68%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
78%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
63%
2 Administrator
% of Days
62%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
39%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
28%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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 Rank #80 / 86Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 86 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
138% higher than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: $44K
Number of fines
2
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
130% more payment denials than Minnesota averageMinnesota 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.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2025
$80K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 5, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 5, 2024
$26K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
May 22, 2024
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
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.
13.4
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 averageMinnesota average: 11.1
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.7
18% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 22.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.8%
52% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 18.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.8%
13% 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
24.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.4%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 25.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
35% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
20% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
24% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
11% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.8%
9% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.9%
19% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 17.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
In line with 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%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.4%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
181% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.3%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85
Medicare
3
3.5% of residents
Medicaid
51
60% of residents
Private pay or other
31
36.5% of residents
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Cerenity Humboldt based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.0%
↓ 2.7pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$594.9K
↓ ~$882.8K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$7.5M
↑ ~$541.7K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-4.5%
↓ 6.8pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.6M
Operating deficit
-$594.9K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.6M Rank #41 / 85Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$594.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #40 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #40 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.2M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from St Paul's city center to Cerenity Humboldt's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.43 miles to nearest hospital (Dr. Anupama Kalaskar, MD)
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Nursing Home in Minnesota
Cerenity Humboldt is located in St Paul, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cerenity Humboldt
What neighborhood is Cerenity Humboldt in?
Cerenity Humboldt is in the Concord-Robert neighborhood of St Paul.
Is Cerenity Humboldt in a walkable area?
Cerenity Humboldt has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How many beds does Cerenity Humboldt have?
Cerenity Humboldt has 115 beds.
Are there photos of Cerenity Humboldt?
Yes — there are 72 photos of Cerenity Humboldt in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Cerenity Humboldt?
(651) 222-2273 will put you in contact with the team at Cerenity Humboldt.
What county is Cerenity Humboldt located in?
Cerenity Humboldt is in Ramsey County.
Is Cerenity Humboldt Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Cerenity Humboldt is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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