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Little Sisters of the Poor

330 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102

(651) 227-0336

73 licensed beds

CMS rates Little Sisters of the Poor 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 44 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $13,265 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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330 Exchange Street South

Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

245524

Care type

Nursing home

County

Ramsey

Facility name

Little Sisters of the Poor

Street address

330 EXCHANGE STREET SOUTH

City / state / ZIP

Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone

(651) 227-0336

About this facility — Little Sisters of the Poor

Little Sisters of the Poor is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is licensed for 73 beds — 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 Little Sisters of the Poor 44 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $13,265 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

Kannangara, Donna Marie

Direct owner · Trustee · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2024

Donacik, Ronald

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Sharma, Himanshu

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2000

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1988-02-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

3 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$13,265 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-28

Nurse staffing

4.5 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset · 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.

2026-01-28Health inspection3 citations

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 2026-02-18

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-02-18

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-02-18

2024-12-11Health inspection6 citations

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-01-09

F-0744

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2025-01-09

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 2025-01-09

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-09

F-0773

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2025-01-09

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 2025-01-09

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (35 citations)

2024-10-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations

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 2024-11-08

F-0730

C · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0837

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0838

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0843

C · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0851

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-11-08

F-0940

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2024-11-08

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 2024-11-08

2024-02-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2024-02-23

2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

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 2024-02-23

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 2024-02-23

F-0868

C · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-02-23

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F-0882

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F-0883

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-02-23

2023-10-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 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 2023-11-17

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 2023-11-17

F-0679

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-11-17

F-0680

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-11-17

F-0943

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2023-11-17

2026-01-28Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-02-20

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-20

2024-12-11Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0362

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-17

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-17

2024-02-01Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0004

C · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-02-23

K-0222

C · 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 2024-02-23

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-02-23

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 2024-02-23

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-23

K-0913

D · No harm found

Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

Corrected 2024-02-23

Federal penalties

2024-10-03Fine$8,021

2023-11-06Fine$5,244

2024-10-03Medicare payment denial — 9 days

Total fines$13,265

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 245524.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Minnesota.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 68% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 32

Federal fines, 3 years

$13,265

More than 64% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.5

Higher than 68% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.2

Nursing staff turnover, annual

47%

Higher than 66% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 15 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 11 and worse on 3. 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	14.6%	18.2%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	1.0%	3.9%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.5%	1.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.3%	2.6%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	1.9%	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	1.5%	4.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	63.4%	97.3%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	10.0%	18.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	0.0%	12.7%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	85.3%	96.4%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	0.6%	5.1%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.1%	23.7%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	12.0%	17.2%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	48.6%	88.1%	82.3%	Worse 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-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0609 2 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

Allina United Hospital, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Regions Hospital, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Minneapolis Va Medical Center, about 5.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab, Saint Paul, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
The Emeralds At St Paul, Saint Paul, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
The Villas At St Paul, Saint Paul, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Capital View Transitional Care Center, Saint Paul, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt, Saint Paul, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

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