Cerenity Humboldt

Cerenity Humboldt is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Cerenity Humboldt is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Cerenity Humboldt

512 Humboldt Ave, St Paul, MN 55107 View Map

Cerenity Humboldt is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

Cerenity Humboldt is an Assisted Living Home in Minnesota

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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). 

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.21/day Minnesota avg: 4.77/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Minnesota avg: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Minnesota avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Minnesota avg: 4.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Minnesota avg: 3.1/5

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 home
Other
Home revenue
$13.6M
Operating deficit
-$594.9K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Facility Type
Assisted Living

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 245255
County: Ramsey

Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Anna Perez
Contact Cerenity Humboldt

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.

Compare Assisted Living around St Paul

The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
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-
-
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Cerenity Humboldt
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St Paul (Concord-Robert)
93
No
A+
73
FAIRVIEW BETHESDA HOSPITAL
85.0%
$13,192,329.00
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36.4%
78.90
1/5
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1/5
3/5
2/5
2
45
6
+17%
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River of Life Residential Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St Paul (Battle Creek - Conway - Eastview - Highwood Hills)
5
No
A+
27
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
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-
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United Assisted Living LLC
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St Paul (Battle Creek - Conway - Eastview - Highwood Hills)
5
Yes
A+
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Asian American Elderly Al
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St. Paul (Greater East Side)
-
No
-
47
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-

Places of interest near Cerenity Humboldt

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

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 9
50% above Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 45
94% above Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 23.2

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 26 citations
Complaint investigations 25 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
43% above Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 0.7
Serious Health citations 5
900% above Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 0.5
Moderate Health citations 37

Minor Health citations 2
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

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Benedictine
Resident Census by Payment Source
85 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (3.5%)
Medicaid 51 (60%)
Private Pay/Other 31 (36.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

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 13.4
21% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 11.1
Functional decline score 26.7
18% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 22.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 28.8%
52% above Minnesota average.

Walking Ability Worsened 26.8%
13% above Minnesota average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.4%
2% below Minnesota average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.4%
35% below Minnesota average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.4%
20% below Minnesota average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.1%
24% below Minnesota average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 4.8%
9% above Minnesota average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.9%
19% below Minnesota average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.3%
3% below Minnesota average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.5%
1% below Minnesota average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.6%
11% above Minnesota average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 87.4%

Near Minnesota average
Antipsychotic medication increase 5.4%

181% worse than Minnesota average
Influenza Vaccine 79.3%

Near Minnesota average

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
This home paid 138% more in fines than the state average.
Minnesota average: $44K
Number of Fines 2
This home is near the state average.
Minnesota average: 2.0
Payment Denials 1
This home had 130% more payment denials than the state average.
Minnesota average: 0.4
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty May 15, 2025
$80K
Civil Money Penalty Dec 5, 2024
$26K
Payment Denial 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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