Benedictine Health Center

935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth MN, 55811

Resident Review Score
6.6
|
Good
Starting price

$7,143

For this area
$$$
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Benedictine Health Center is a nursing home in Duluth, MN, with 96 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Benedictine Health Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $7,143 and range up to $8,060 per month. The average price in the community is $7,602, which is higher than the average cost of $7,601 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is greater than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional care may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.4 hours with licensed nurses (0.7 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 2.7 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Benedictine Health Center. The two closest hospitals are St Lukes Hospital, which is 1.4 miles away, and Essentia Health St Mary'S Medical Center, which is 1.5 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Benedictine Health Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(218) 522-8900

Pricing for Benedictine Health Center

$7,601Avg. Local Starting Price
Benedictine Health Center$7,143

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$7,582
  • In Duluth-Superior$7,601
  • In MN$4,877

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Resident Review Score
6.6
|
Good
#3 in Duluth, MN
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved9
Loved0
Good1
Average1
Below Average6

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered a multitude of positive feedback from residents and their families, emphasizing the high-quality care, excellent communication, and the dedicated staff's friendly and respectful demeanor. Many reviews highlighted the sense of hospitality felt within the community, with staff members described as knowledgeable, caring, and always smiling, ready to serve the needs and safeguard the dignity of their residents. Facilities, including the beautiful surroundings, were also praised, adding to the overall pleasant experience shared by many. The engaging activities available, such as fun games and adult day services, along with compliments on the exceptional treatment received, particularly in therapy sessions, have contributed to numerous recommendations for the care provided at this community.
However, amidst the praise, there was a notable concern regarding staffing levels, with one reviewer describing the community as being understaffed and remarking on a perceived delay in providing necessary assistance to their family member, implying a need for improvement in this area. Another recurring suggestion among reviews was for an enhancement in the quality of the food offered to residents, indicating that while many aspects of the community are highly regarded, there's room for further improvement in catering to the residents' needs and preferences.
Despite these concerns, the overwhelmingly positive testimonials reflect a strong sense of satisfaction with the comprehensive care, support, and communication provided by the community. The dedicated efforts of the staff to ensure the well-being, comfort, and dignity of residents shine through the feedback, underlining the community's commitment to maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone involved.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Benedictine Health Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

96
68.5

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
3

Local Avg

health inspection

1
2.7

Local Avg

quality

3
3.2

Local Avg

staff

4
3.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

16
3.8

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.3

Local Avg

fines

3
2.5

Local Avg

amount of fines

$104,583
$37,161

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.7

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

56
51.1

Local Avg

registered nurses

55
42.6

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.5

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BENEDICTINE HEALTH CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Church related

  • Federal Provider Number

    245236

  • Provider SSA county code

    680

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    November 17, 1980

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Benedictine Health Center

Pet Friendly
Housekeeping
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities

Accommodations

Wifi

Cable TV

Central Air Conditioning

Housekeeping

Landscaped Grounds

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Utilities Included

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Complaints

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Penalties Imposed

1 Total Complaints Reported

1 Total Fines Imposed

4 Health Standard Deficiencies

4 Total Deficiencies Reported

$975 In Fines Imposed

Occupancy

114 Current Occupants

96 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Yoga

Care

Assisted Living

Independent Living

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 11/17/1980

Safety

Emergency Call System

Dining & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks

Meals Provided

Services

Maintenance

Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital

915 East First Street

Distance: 1.4 miles

Essentia Health St Marys Med

407 East Third Street

Distance: 1.5 miles

Essentia Health Duluth

502 East Second Street

Distance: 1.6 miles

Churches

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth

835 West College Street, Duluth

Distance: 0.2 miles

Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel and College Library

1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth

Distance: 0.4 miles

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries (XADuluth)

1146 Brainerd Avenue, Duluth

Distance: 0.5 miles

Resident Review Score
6.3
|
Good
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