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Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis

618 EAST 17TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404
(612) 879-2811
90 licensed beds

CMS rates Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 35 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with $84,774 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections5/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
90
CMS facility ID
245266
Care type
Nursing home
County
Hennepin
Facility name
Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis
Street address
618 EAST 17TH STREET
City / state / ZIP
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone
(612) 879-2811

Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is licensed for 90 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 253 senior care facilities in Minneapolis and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Benedictine Health System, a group of 27 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis 35 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $84,774 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Benedictine Health System
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Benedictine Health System
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2000
Benson, Jeffrey
Director — since 2014
Bergien, Tricia
Officer — since 2016
Hack, Taylar
Director — since 2022
Hoel, David
Director — since 2015
Mielke, John
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Momanyi, Peter
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Pearson, Lynette
Director — since 2021
Rymanowski, Kevin
Officer — since 2008
Will, Theresa
Director — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
3 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1984-02-24
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$84,774 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-03
Nurse staffing
5.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$477 per day (≈ $14,500/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
89% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 9% private/other
Occupancy
86% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
17% above the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
90
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-08-05
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-08-05
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-08-05
2026-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-26
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-05-26
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (24 citations)
2025-01-16Health inspection10 citations
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0700
D · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-02-26
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-26
2024-10-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-26
2024-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-14
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-14
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-14
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-14
2023-11-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-12-27
F-0693
E · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-12-27
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-12-27
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-27
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-12-27
2023-10-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-17
2023-11-09Fire-safety inspection1 citation
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-11-09

Federal penalties

2024-05-23Fine$84,774
2024-05-23Medicare payment denial — 37 days
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245266.
How it compares in Minnesota.
Inspection citations, 3 years
35
More than 55% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 32
Federal fines, 3 years
$84,774
More than 89% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
5.0
Higher than 83% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.2
Nursing staff turnover, annual
24%
Higher than 9% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 18 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 12 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased15.9%18.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight1.3%3.9%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.6%1.7%0.7%Near state average
With a urinary tract infection0.9%2.6%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms1.3%4.1%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.5%4.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine96.7%97.3%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened13.8%18.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication10.2%12.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine83.1%96.4%95.3%Worse than state
With pressure ulcers7.2%5.1%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence16.2%23.7%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication22.1%17.2%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine73.1%88.1%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission20.7%23.0%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit3.3%14.6%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0686 3 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-0609 2 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0921 2 inspections. Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
  • F-0693 2 inspections. Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

What its owners also hold

  • Benedictine Health System has an ownership stake on file at 26 nursing homes, averaging 2.8 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

  • Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-369-7994
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Hennepin County Medical Center, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn, about 0.7 miles.
  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

Advanced tier only
Active civil suits
#
Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered