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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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Viewcrest Health Center

3111 Church Pl, Duluth, MN 55811 View Map

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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

3/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

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.

83.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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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

Home revenue

$13.9M

Operating deficit

-$478.6K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$13,939,571.00

Operating deficit

$-478,616.00

Payroll costs

$5.9M

42.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$8.6M

Total costs $14.4M

3111 Church Pl, Duluth, MN 55811

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173

Total Staff

105

Employees

Contractors

33,226

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	23	8.6	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	11.1	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	98	8.2	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 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

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Total Health inspections 6

Near Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 24

Near Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.2

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 20 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

186% above Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

100% above Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 21

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care critical citation Mar 21, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 29, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 11, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 11, 2024

Corrected

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.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 13.6

23% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score 28.5

26% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 23.9%

26% above Minnesota average.

Walking Ability Worsened 32.6%

37% above Minnesota average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.1%

16% above Minnesota average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%

18% below Minnesota average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.5%

38% above Minnesota average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.2%

57% below Minnesota average.

Depressive Symptoms 7.9%

81% above Minnesota average.

Antipsychotic Use 17.7%

3% above Minnesota average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.3%

15% below Minnesota average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.5%

1% below Minnesota average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.0%

75% below Minnesota average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 49.6%

44% worse than Minnesota average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.1%

8% worse than Minnesota average

Influenza Vaccine 77.3%

6% worse than Minnesota average

Total fines amount $61K

This home paid 37% more in fines than the state average.

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of Fines 4

This home received 99% more fines than the state average.

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer 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 Mar 21, 2025

$27K

Civil Money Penalty Jul 11, 2024

$11K

Civil Money Penalty May 14, 2024

$14K

Civil Money Penalty 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 -$478,616 ↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022

Total Payroll $8,173,523 ↓ ~$140K vs 2022

Profit Margin -3.5% ↑ 10.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.0%	95.6%	94.2%	93.2%	90.8%	93.4%	93.5%	91.3%	88.3%	76.8%	80.7%	83.3%
Beds	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	88	88
Net Income	$267,582	$383,020	$469,972	$393,416	$371,025	$710,478	$601,122	-$355,371	-$385,763	-$621,768	-$1,677,833	-$478,616
Gross Revenue	$7,773,014	$7,849,969	$7,852,525	$9,459,542	$10,266,762	$11,793,346	$13,128,396	$15,884,134	$12,743,106	$11,550,968	$12,113,216	$13,614,032
Operating Expenses	$7,544,034	$7,416,587	$7,274,738	$7,586,379	$8,305,311	$8,880,786	$9,956,404	$13,784,351	$12,100,543	$12,650,446	$12,935,988	$13,035,401
Net Patient Revenue	$7,807,128	$7,794,786	$7,767,105	$7,975,097	$8,620,432	$9,587,066	$10,550,840	$13,425,160	$11,258,890	$10,354,566	$10,541,406	$12,199,657
Total Payroll	$4,765,167	$4,740,309	$4,747,431	$4,952,683	$5,630,560	$6,121,840	$6,751,528	$8,996,701	$7,702,412	$8,091,020	$8,313,784	$8,173,523
Profit Margin %	3.4%	4.9%	6.0%	4.2%	3.6%	6.0%	4.6%	-2.2%	-3.0%	-5.4%	-13.9%	-3.5%
Medicare %	9.5%	8.3%	8.6%	10.3%	10.8%	12.7%	12.4%	10.2%	8.8%	8.3%	9.9%	5.5%
Medicaid %	67.3%	71.3%	69.3%	69.6%	66.3%	66.1%	64.7%	58.4%	59.7%	60.3%	56.9%	56.6%
Private %	23.3%	20.4%	22.1%	20.1%	23.0%	21.2%	22.9%	31.3%	31.5%	31.4%	33.3%	37.9%
Revenue/Day	$242	$243	$245	$255	$282	$306	$336	$350	$379	$402	$402	$456
Cost/Day	$234	$231	$230	$242	$272	$283	$317	$359	$407	$491	$494	$487
Avg Length of Stay	255.6 days	276.7 days	280.0 days	222.0 days	198.4 days	158.4 days	140.8 days	124.7 days	136.4 days	164.2 days	160.8 days	195.3 days

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

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.

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota 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.

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

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.

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

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.

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

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.

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

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.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

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.

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.

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Viewcrest Health Center

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Viewcrest Health Center

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Viewcrest Health Center is a Nursing Home in Minnesota

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

Places of interest near Viewcrest Health Center

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Elderly Waiver

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

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