Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN

Viewcrest Health Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota. It is located in St. Louis county at 3111 Church Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55811. You can reach out to the office of Viewcrest Health Center via phone at (218) 727-8801. This skilled nursing facility has 88 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 95.34%. Its legal business name is Duluth Health Services and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Church Related. It is part of St. Francis Health Services, a chain of 14 nursing homes.

Viewcrest Health Center (Medicare CCN 245414) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1987 (39 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in August, 2025.

Contact Information

Viewcrest Health Center
3111 Church Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55811
(218) 727-8801

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Nursing Home Profile

NameViewcrest Health Center
Location3111 Church Street, Duluth, Minnesota
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds88
Occupancy Rate95.34%
Medicare ID (CCN)245414
Legal Business NameDuluth Health Services
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Church Related
ChainSt. Francis Health Services (14 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.8 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Viewcrest Health Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1174571996
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDuluth Health Services
Doing Business AsViewcrest Health Center
Address3111 Church Pl, Duluth, MN 55811
Phone Number218-727-8801

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Viewcrest Health Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Viewcrest Health Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Viewcrest Health Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.443.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.740.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.290.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.412.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.143.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.410.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.040.07
Total nursing staff turnover52.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover42.1%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines5
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$71,076
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties6

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in August, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Viewcrest Health Center for 1 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 25 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 2, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 7, 2026
Mar 21, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Aug 29, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 4, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 11, 2024PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 7, 2024
May 14, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Feb 14, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Sep 21, 2023Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Viewcrest Health Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased19.0713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.525.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.920.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.711.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms4.0912.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.70.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.523.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine90.4993.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine57.3182.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.41.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened21.1614.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication19.419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.4595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine77.2779.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers6.554.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence29.4719.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication15.5715.38

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