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Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota

1879 FERONIA AVENUE, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55104

(651) 209-8519

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131 licensed beds

CMS rates Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 63 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $162,748 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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1879 Feronia Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55104

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Bed capacity

131

CMS facility ID

245452

Care type

Nursing home

County

Ramsey

Facility name

Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota

Street address

1879 FERONIA AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Phone

(651) 209-8519

Website

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About this facility — Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota

Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is licensed for 131 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 190 senior care facilities in Saint Paul and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota 63 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $162,748 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Episcopal Homes of Minnesota

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 1987

Capaldini, Mark

Director · Trustee — since 2022

Carlson, Michael

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Cummings, Kathleen

Director · Trustee — since 2022

Cunningham, Richard

Director · Trustee — since 2021

Cutler, Lois

Director · Trustee — since 2016

Drew, Alden

Director · Trustee — since 2023

Eh Services Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Elmquist, Heidi

Officer — since 2024

Forbes, Carol

Director · Trustee — since 2016

Franco, Keanan

Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Gilbertson, Melissa

Director · Trustee — since 2016

Gove, Peter

Director · Trustee — since 2016

Greer, Mary

Director · Trustee — since 2022

Haigh, Susan

Director · Trustee — since 2021

Hawkins, Beverley

Director · Trustee — since 2023

Henry, John

Officer — since 2024

Hove, Thomas

Director · Trustee — since 2016

Kvenvold, Gayle

Director · Trustee — since 2022

Lilja, Mary

Director · Trustee — since 2022

Marschalk, Susan

Director · Trustee — since 2023

Scheibel, Jim

Director · Trustee — since 2021

Schneider, Melissa

Officer — since 2022

Wells Fargo Brokerage Services

Security-interest holder — since 2006

Welsh, Jennifer

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1987-04-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

15 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$162,748 total

Last standard inspection

2026-05-07

Nurse staffing

5.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$495 per day (≈ $15,050/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

58% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 35% private/other

Occupancy

92% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

22% above the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

131

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 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 2026-08-19

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-08-19

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-08-19

2026-05-07Health inspection6 citations

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2026-06-16

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-06-16

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-06-16

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-06-16

F-0761

E · No harm found

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 2026-06-16

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-06-16

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (54 citations)

2025-12-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-01-23

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 2026-01-19

F-0610

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0730

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0947

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2026-01-23

2025-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-14

2025-03-06Health inspection9 citations

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-04-07

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 2025-04-07

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-04-07

F-0887

D · No harm found

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-04-07

2024-05-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 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 2024-06-24

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 2024-06-24

F-0657

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-06-24

F-0684

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-06-24

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-06-24

2024-01-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-02-26

F-0554

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-02-26

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-02-26

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-02-26

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-02-26

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-02-26

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 2024-02-26

F-0812

F · 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 2024-02-26

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-02-26

2026-05-07Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0225

F · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2026-06-16

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2026-06-16

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-06-16

K-0362

F · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2026-06-16

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-06-16

2025-03-06Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-04-07

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-04-07

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-07

K-0362

F · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-07

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-04-07

2024-01-25Fire-safety inspection15 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0781

F · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0901

F · No harm found

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-02-26

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-26

Federal penalties

2026-07-22Fine$162,748

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 245452.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Minnesota.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 89% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 32

Federal fines, 3 years

$162,748

More than 97% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

5.4

Higher than 93% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.2

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 8 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	19.7%	18.2%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	2.8%	3.9%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.7%	1.7%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.6%	2.6%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	0.9%	4.1%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.9%	4.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	93.0%	97.3%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	12.0%	18.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	6.3%	12.7%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.8%	96.4%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.0%	5.1%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.4%	23.7%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	7.2%	17.2%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.60	1.54	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.94	1.73	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	81.0%	88.1%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.7%	1.9%	1.5%	Near state average
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	69.8%	83.3%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	26.7%	23.0%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.9%	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-0684 5 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0609 3 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-0580 3 inspections. Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F-0554 2 inspections. Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Verify & compare

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

M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Allina United Hospital, about 3.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Minneapolis Va Medical Center, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

The Estates At Lynnhurst, Saint Paul, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Episcopal Church Home the Gardens, Saint Paul, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
St Anthony Park Home, Saint Paul, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Lyngblomsten Care Center, Saint Paul, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Hayes Residence, Saint Paul, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.432 ratings on Google

★Leslie Mooney · 2026-02-11 · via Google
“My dad was manhandled by an employee while on the phone with me. I heard it all including my dad begging him to stop and saying “you’re hurting me”. My dad lost 80 lbs in 6 months. I removed him from the home and he died 2 weeks later. I hold them responsible for my dad’s decline. He was not happy there. Didn’t thrive.he hated the food, he hated being belittled for not taking meds and he refused c…”

★★★★★Many Rivers to Cross · 2025-07-02 · via Google
“Wonderful staff, reception, helpers, kind volunteers etc. A modest Transitional care unit that is one of the, “easier on the pocket book kinda places.””

★★Steve Wethern · 2025-04-24 · via Google
“I gave it a to because the people there most of them were quite nice so let’s talk about it. The experience I had checked in after six days at the hospital. Wanted to get some physical therapy in before I went home first thing that happened is they put me in a bad bed the only way you could get out of was on the right side and all my bones on the right side of my body were broke so it made it very…”

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