D

Lyngblomsten Care Center

1415 ALMOND AVENUE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108
Score: 46 / 100

Lyngblomsten Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 46/100. The facility ranks in the 32th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Lyngblomsten Care Center is near the national average, with 3.88 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Lyngblomsten Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.88 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.58 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Jun 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 22.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $101,482

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
225
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8