F

Franciscan Health Center

3910 MINNESOTA AVENUE, DULUTH, MN 55802
Score: 37 / 100

Franciscan Health Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 37/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Minnesota. Families considering this Duluth facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Franciscan Health Center is near the national average, with 3.77 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Franciscan Health Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.77 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.19 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.78 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0574 Severity E
    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
    Dec 11, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Dec 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.7% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 33.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
47
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13